Though they arrived as guests, the PCs are soon deputized as part-time guards for the annual Greenwood Gala, a convention for primal-tradition powerbrokers and a festival associated with the Green Faith. After entering competitions, making connections, and shutting down troublemakers, they earn a privileged seat at the ceremony renewing the Treaty of the Wildwood--a ceremony ruined when saboteurs assassinate several of the Verduran Forest's eminent leaders. This is the final insult many forest dwellers needed; as vigilantes and militias of arboreals, fey, and beasts mobilize to punish Andoran and Taldor, the PCs must avert bloodshed and maintain order long enough for the Wildwood Lodge to choose a new leader and restore peace. "Pactbreaker" is a wilderness-themed Pathfinder adventure for four 5th-level characters. The adventure begins the Wardens of Wildwood Adventure Path, a three-part monthly campaign in which a group of adventurers navigate a tricky balance between idyllic wilderness, a hungry nation, and primal forces beyond the natural world. This volume also includes a look at the Verduran Forest, an ecology of the sentient treelike arboreals, several new magical items to discover, and new dangerous monsters to test your PCs! Each monthly full-color softcover Pathfinder Adventure Path volume contains an in-depth adventure scenario, stats for several new monsters, and support articles meant to give Game Masters additional material to expand their campaign.
Countless Peoples, Countless Techniques! The boundless continent of Tian Xia features innumerable peoples, each with their own rich history and practices. Bring your character to life with this 136-page guidebook crammed full of everything a player might need to build a hero hailing from or journeying through these vast lands, including: ¿ Six new ancestries, including the reincarnating samsaran, trickster tanuki, and shadowy wayang, as well as Tian-inspired additional feats and heritages for existing ancestries, like the peachchild leshy, bakuwa lizardfolk, and gandharva sprite! ¿ Feats inspired by Tian Xia's diverse arts and practices, from new elemental medicine to alchemically fortified cuisine to how the zodiac can guide your character's path. ¿ Spectacular magical and martial techniques to vanquish the toughest opponents, whether that's through weightless sword arts or by borrowing the ancient power of magical familiars. ¿ Dazzling new magic items and weapons to forge or find, from the subtle kotodama whistle to legendary artifacts like the staff of Sun Wukong. This deluxe special edition is bound in faux leather with metallic deboss cover elements and a bound-in ribbon bookmark.
John Cassaday's gorgeously dynamic compositions are known the world over, both in and out of the comic book market.Now, for the first time ever, all of his incredible work for Dynamite Enter- tainment has been collected into a single work, The Dynamite Art Of John Cassaday.This volume includes colored covers, sketches, inks...some seen before, others appearing in print for the first time! Don't miss this chance to see Cassaday's amazing interpretations of James Bond, Red Sonja, Green Hor- net, Sherlock Holmes, Zorro, The Lone Ranger and many, many more!
"All their lives, Yasmine and Djibril Morissette Phan have heard of their mother's old country, Vietnam. But it was more a far distant land with lots of folklore more than a real place in their mind. Too often, immigrants bring fragments of their culture with them, pass them on to their seeds, but the reality remains sketchy to those descendants. Yasmine and Djibril decided to reconnect with their mother's ancestral home and confront themselves with the realities of Vietnam. What they found will leave them changed forever."--Provided by publisher.
Visions of Nordic introspectiveness, occult pocket watches, suburban drifting, untamed forests and butterfly appreciation all come together in a sticky weave of cutting-edge Finnish comics storytelling. Tihku is a joint work by twelve artists and the first part in a series. Kutikuti is an association and collective of about sixty contemporary comic artists living in Finland. Tihku [/ˈtihku/, ˈt̪içku] - drizzle. Meteorologically, drizzle consists of small drops of precipitation about 1mm in diameter. Drizzle can be easily seen on your glasses but it doesn't make rings on puddles. Drizzle falls from banks of fog.
Gannibal, the thrilling and terrifying manga horror series by Masaaki Ninomiya, on which the Hulu TV show is based, is published in English for the first time! Officer Daigo Agawa continues to delve into the mysteries of Kuge Village, now increasingly aware of its dark underbelly. While he still longs to find a new and safe life for his family, the loosening lips of the villagers cause cause to take another sharp turn. One women in particular opens up to him about the kidnapping of her young infant...
The legend of Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer continues... in 2099! Sword and sorcery meet cybernetics and supercomputers!! Join Andy Belanger (Black Cross, Megadeth) and Tatto Caballero (The Incal, Megadeth) as they explore the next chapter in the saga of the cursed horned helmet, bestowed upon a new warrior in a dark, unforgiving future.
Frank Robbins' masterpiece, one of the all-time greatest action/adventure newspaper comic strips, Johnny Hazard, returns with Volume 11 of the series! Continues the adventures of Johnny Hazard picking up the storyline where Volume 11 left off. See more trend-setting artwork by comics legend Frank Robbins in one of the most important adventure strips ever to grace newspapers. Reproduced entirely from original King Features press proofs.
Have you ever looked up to the clouds and found something that you recognize? A boat? A tree? Maybe a fish?The clouds are different each day and so are the hidden gems to be found! Come along as we travel the rainbow of clouds to find all of the hidden treasures along the way!Everyday Clouds is a book that encourages children and their parents to look up to the clouds for some fun!
School's in Session! The next time your players spend time at a school, whether they are students themselves or the ones responsible for solving a tricky problem before things get out of hand, turn to Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Boarding School! Schools are prime settings for adventures of all sorts, from delves into the true nature of the frightful legends spoken of in hushed whispers after dark to struggles to contain the results of failed alchemical experiments to lighthearted stories centered around schoolyard mischief and learning. One side of the map features a school building with everything you need for an academic adventure, including classrooms, a lunchroom, and a library. The other features a pair of dormitories flanking a central courtyard, which can also be used to represent inn rooms or other shared lodgings. Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Boarding School measures 24" x 30" unfolded, and 8" x 10" folded. A Flip-Mat's coated surface can handle any dry erase, wet erase, or even permanent marker. Usable by experienced GMs and novices alike, Pathfinder Flip-Mats fit perfectly into any Game Master's arsenal!
Discover the inspiring journey of Faith Herbert in FAITH, a series perfect for new readers and fans of uplifting superhero stories. Orphaned young and gifted as a super-powered psiot, Faith is no ordinary teenager. She steps up, embracing her destiny to become the hero she always knew she could be. Balancing a secret identity and a reporter's day job, she faces challenges head-on, from robots to aliens and her first supervillain archnemesis. Faith's story is a thrilling tale of confidence, courage, and the pursuit of greatness in the face of overwhelming odds. Contains the first FAITH miniseries and series, a perfect jumping on point! Breakout writer Jody Houser (Star Wars: Rogue One) is joined by acclaimed artists Francis Portela (Batman), Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells) and more, to launch Valiant's high flying heroine! Content: Faith vol. 1 #1-4, Faith vol. 2 #1-8, Harbinger: Faith #0, Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #5.
"The bestselling anthology comes back to print in a brand-new expanded edition packed with extra material, including an all-new original story by Joseph Illidge (MPLS Sound) and ChrisCross (Milestone, Firestorm,&) and more! ... Now, for the first time, the biggest Black American comic book creators as well as a new generation of writers and artists of color are banding together for a unique anthology of 100% creator-owned Black Noir comic stories"--
"It's been 10 years since the men of the village left to fight in The Great War. Ten years since they left the women, children, and the older generation for a conflict far away from home and that they knew almost nothing about, except that it was about the security of their nation, their valley, and their families. Ten years have passed since anyone has had any news of the war... But the women quickly took charge of village matters. This is how the Order of Shepherdess Warriors was formed, a group of female fighters chosen among the most courageous and acrimonious, to protect not only their flocks, but also the village! Molly is proud to count herself among the Order, but she cannot overcome the dark dangers facing her and her friends by enthusiasm alone. The strange beast and the witch who controlled it have been subdued, but it is a bitter victory... Molly has been seriously injured. Although she's regained consciousness, a strange evil still gnaws at her. The Shepherdess Warriors make an important decision will go to the Deadlands and to learn the origins of the evil that resides there. This may also be their last chance to discover what happened to the men of their village, who left for the front more than ten years ago. A long journey awaits them into the hostile lands of the North..."--
Matsumi is the handsome ace of the sales department who's known for turning the heads of both men and women alike. Even straight guys can't help but think, "I want to be held by him," when they see the charismatic man. Meanwhile, Satomura, who works in planning and development, couldn't be any more different. Unlike his popular counterpart, Satomura is often rejected due to his cocky personality and his single-minded desires. Despite their contrasting personalities, Matsumi and Satomura both hang out in the same friend group, and are known throughout the company as being close buddies. However, not all is as it seems as, in reality, Satomura can't stand Matsumi! I mean, how could he, when the man is constantly triggering his inferiority complex! And yet, how did Satomura end up alone and drunk in his house with Matsumi?! Not only that, but...?! Provocation and Ecstasy: Gachiiki Chouhatsu Night is an action-packed anthology of captivating tales by the brilliant Ikuyasu. From a boxer who's easily aroused by other's gazes, to a clingy former delinquent cousin, and even a manager who receives punishment after standing up for his subordinate. You won't want to miss out on Ikuyasu's debut work, and all the other hot muscle-packed stories included in this book!
To what lengths will the pickles go to cultivate a furry friendship? Will our cats pay them ANY attention at all? Which cats will totally freak out? (Hint: All of them!) Find out in this hilarious book, featuring three wacky stories that will keep you coming back for more!
From Japan to the USA, the e-sport phenomenon continues to grow, and the first manga dedicated to the world of e-sports competition is here! Max Volta, leader of a team of professional players, launches an assault on the Capcom Pro Tour, one of the major international competitions for Street Fighter V. Everything does not happen as expected for the arrogant and overconfident Max. Even after being named top pick to win the tournament, he suffers a crushing defeat. Max takes it out on his friends, which leads to his sponsors pulling out. He's afraid his career is over. But then the mysterious Ines offers a return to the basics of "VS fighting" and puts together a team capable of beating the Japanese god of fighting games...which will cause a storm in the world of professional gaming! Collecting volumes 1-2 of VERSUS FIGHTING STORY for one great price, this bundle is sure to resonate. Whether you're a beginner or a combat game specialist, you'll enjoy taking a dive into the heart of the competition in this humorous adventure and its gallery of colorful characters! Officially endorsed by Capcom and the fighting game community, featuring genuine Street Fighter characters, and produced in the vein of the best sports shonen, discover the e-sports spirit as you have seen it before.
He thought they were just friends, but with each passing moment Harumi Deguchispends with Ryo Onoda, his affections towards the man grow deeper. However, Onoda is straight and three years Deguchi's junior. Not exactly the ideal person for someone who's gay, like Deguchi, to fall in love with. Regardless, Deguchi can't help but have feelings for the younger man.Torn by his own insecurities and indecisiveness, Deguchi struggles to express his true feelings to Onoda. After all, he loves the time they spend together, even when their time together is short. Can he really risk what they already have for something that seems so far out of reach?Even So I Will Love You Tenderly is a story that illustrates the bitter sweet ups and downs that come with falling in love.
"What you are holding in your hands is a curious thing. This book is a memoir, although certainly not a traditional one. Call it an 'experimental, intellectual memoir.'" So begins this startling and compelling collection of 40 pieces that reflect the passion, fears, and confusion of a young man trying to make sense of, find meaning in, and discover his place in the world between the ages of 17 and 25. Full of rhythmic, vivid language, Growing Up the Antichrist uses poetry as a starting point to express profound, maddening, and sometimes hilarious emotional truths about the process of growing up in the early 21st century, grappling with nostalgia, and struggling as an outsider (even among the outsiders). Driven by a complex, but enduring, hope and balancing a respect for and distaste of the past, this "intellectual memoir" goes beyond the author's own backstory to speak to universal experiences that unite us across the generations.
He is the terror that flaps in the night... He is the ferocious fowl who plucks the evil eye from the face of foul play... He is Darkwing Duck! Alongside his trusty sidekick Lauchpad McQuack, Darkwing hyper-vigilantly defends St. Canard from the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) in the heart of the criminal underworld...but by day, no one suspects that Darkwing is also mild-mannered Drake Mallard, a well-meaning father to his adorable adopted daughter, Gosalyn! Can Darkwing successfully navigate his two separate lives, all while looking incredibly cool and impossibly handsome? (Hint: Probably not, but...) You'll have to read to find out!
For the first time ever, the "heavyweights of gross" have combined forces pitting the Madballs against the Garbage Pail Kids--winner take all! The two legendary franchises have been captivating audiences young and old for over three decades, co-ruling a corner of counterculture with their pun-heavy names, subversive humor, and inventive art and design. Now Dynamite is proud to publish an ambitious story showing just how these misfits-of-mess might get along - or destroy everything around them! They're rude, crude, loud, smelly, slimy and all around...disgusting plus... they can't get along... See the snot fly as the Garbage Pail Kids and Madballs fight, argue and compete! Which is best at sports? Who's got the loudest rock band? Who can create the best Science Fair project? Written by Sholly Fisch with incredible covers by legendary Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko, interior artist Jason Crosby.
Convictor Drive: Armored by Grief is a Kamen Rider-inspired Japanese tabletop roleplaying game set in a futuristic Yokohama, Japan. As employees of DRIVE Private Security, players become pilots of powerful exoframe suits known as Convictors. To unleash their Convictors' devastating attacks, characters must channel the pain of past traumas and use their grief as a wellspring of power. In this episodic game, players investigate crimes, undertake missions, and engage in grid-based combat to dismantle criminal masterminds. Players will ascend the ranks of DRIVE, customize their Convictor suits, and tap into the profound emotions of personal tragedies to triumph against all odds.
Picaresque Roman: A Requiem for Rogues is a Japanese narrative-driven roleplaying game where players assume the roles of villainous characters entangled in a city of crime, corruption, and power. Inspired by acclaimed game series such as Persona and Like a Dragon, this rules-light RPG experience ignites fierce competition as players vie for influence points granted to them through making deals, stealing from one another, and vying for dominance over the scenario's coveted "VIP" character, who's controlled by the gamemaster. However, remain vigilant, for there's a traitor hidden amongst the group--working for the VIP--whose identity must be uncovered by the end of the game before they steal away the players' hard-earned points.
It is said that love can survive anything. But can it trump death, deception, toxicity and privation? In four stories, BUTTERFLY TEARS delivers four different takes on love and loss. From supernatural romance to impossible relationships, Fang Yili revisits Chinese myths and stories in her own way to create a rich and emotional depiction of classic Chinese tales beyond gender, society or condition. The first story, "Tragic romance", is inspired from the classic Chinese legend "Butterfly lovers". Zhu Yingtai is the only girl in a nine children family. But she can't accept that women aren't allowed to study in college. She decides to attend anyway, posing as a man. There, she meets Liang Shanbo and falls in love with him. But Zhu has to return home and reveal herself as a woman. Liang travels to find Zhu, but unfortunately, their love can't exist in this life. Will it happen in Death? In "Butterfly Tears", a butterfly falls in love with a human. But he doesn't see her for who she is. Still, she knows in her heart that they are destined to be together, even though she'll die before him. As she transitioned to the next life, she meets Madame Meng, the latter gives her a bowl of a very special soup. Then she waits for the love of her life to cross the Dark Huangquan road. Will they find each other in the next life? In "Lover", Xiao Lang is a warrior and Dragon whisperer. But he mourns the loss of his lover, Nong Yu, bound by a thousand-year curse. Xiao Lang has waited for centuries to be reunited with his bride. So, when the opportunity finally comes, is it a dream sent by the evil Queen Mother or reality? Finally, "Mr Hua", analyzes the impact of fate on feelings. Can those from previous lives passed on to the next? Can love transcend gender, space and time?
You think you've read everything about Hollywood? Think Again!>Follow the adventures of two former members of Roosevelt's Rough Riders cavalry, who arrive in Hollywood in 1913 and find themselves caught in the web of a dangerous new world. As the first Sicilian mobsters make their way to the City of Angels, the two heroes find themselves recruited as mercenaries for>With its action-packed narrative and exciting new historical setting, Sunshine Patriots is a must-read for fans of the Western genre and anyone interested in the early days of Hollywood and the formation of one of the most important facets of modern American culture. Written, drawn and delivered by Howard Chaykin (Hey Kids, Comics!, American Flagg, ...).
"Gannibal, the thrilling and terrifying manga horror series by Masaaki Ninomiya, on which the Hulu TV show is based, is published in English for the first time! After the mysterious disappearance of a countryside cop, the role is reassigned to Officer Daigo Agawa. He finds the remote village quaint, and he looks forward to an easygoing post among the warm and welcoming citizenry. Then... He gets a call. The body of a local grandmother has been found. The scene immediately sows doubt for the young policeman. A human bite mark has been left on the corpse, and any voiced suspicion of Agawa's is met with a strange, sudden, and intense hostility. Something dark is lurking under the idyllic faðcade of the charming mountain village. But can Officer Agawa spare himself and his family from it?" --
A sci-fi anthology chronicling mankind's first steps into interstellar space, as pieced together from the records recovered from the wreckage of various spacecraft found throughout the cosmos. A bold series of tales by a luminous collection of comics' greatest creators spanning centuries of a fantastic yet plausible future. Written by Horrible Future cofounders MARK SCHEY and CHRIS NORTHROP, this stellar volume includes artwork by celebrated award winners and nominees such as DAVID MACK (Daredevil, Kabuki), MICHAEL AVON OEMING (Powers, Bulletproof Monk), ZACH HOWARD (Hellboy, Wild Blue Yonder), ERYK DONOVAN (Memetic, Quantum Teens are Go), MARCO FODERA (Nathan Never), GAVIN SMITH (Star Trek: Mirrorverse), TORU TERADA (Small World), DAVID MESSINA (Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca, 3Keys), GIOVANNI RIGANO (Global, Artemis Fowl), DREW MOSS (The Crow, Red Sonja), CHRISTIAN DIBARI (Revolvers, Providence of Madness), TAKI SOMA (Sleeping While Standing, Bitch Planet), MARIO ALBERTI (Spider-man and the Fantastic Four, The Wall), SARAH BASLAIM, FLAVIO DISPENZA, K. MICHAEL RUSSEL and M. SEAN MCMANUS.
Who is Tian Fushi? A misunderstood manga artist? A young gay man gone astray in an ultraviolent world? A lost boy out of Peter Pan's Neverland? How will he put the fragments of himself together and discover who he really is? Queer: differing in some way from what is usual or normal; this is definitely the case with this graphic novel. A non-linear autobiography and self-portrait of a young Chinese art student in search of love and meaning. An intimate and striking modern quest for identity, with so many decisions to make: Will he drop out of art school? Will he leave his city of Haimen and start over? Will he ever get over his evil ex? With no clear beginning or end, Queer in Asia is a fragmented graphic diary exploring the madness of life through the artist's unique lens.
Prenumerera på vårt nyhetsbrev för att få fantastiska erbjudanden och inspiration för din nästa läsning.
Genom att registrera dig accepterar du vår personuppgiftspolicy.
