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A chronological journey through gaming’s least linear format: the action RPG. The metroidvania genre has become a staple of video gaming. From solo indie development operations to big-budget creations by the industry''s top studios, these exploratory action games with heavy role-playing influences are everywhere.But where did they come from in the first place? Although the genre''s name might appear to hold the answer—a combination of Nintendo''s sci-fi adventure Metroid and Konami''s monster-movie action series Castlevania—the metroidvania draws from a far wider range of influences.The History of Metroidvania: Decade One turns back the clock to trace the primal origins of one of the most popular and enduring video game formats. The story begins years before anyone had conceived of the name metroidvania—before the first Metroid and Castlevania games had even arrived on the scene.In this exhaustively researched publication, you''ll see how gaming trends of the early 1980s came together to give us initial expressions of the metroidvania concept, and how the design language of the genre evolved over the course of the 8-bit hardware era. From text-based adventures to coin-op tests of pure dexterity, the metroidvania took its cues from early computer hits and best-selling console masterpieces, evolving alongside the medium itself. Like the genre itself, the early history of the metroidvania features plenty of surprises and dead ends along the way, but ultimately leads to a satisfying conclusion.

From the Eisner award-winning and bestselling comics creative team of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the source of the upcoming film from DC Studios, comes this gothic sword and sorcery graphic novel epic that’s Conan the Barbarian meets The Wizard of Oz. Now collected for the first time as an oversized deluxe hardcover edition in a beautiful slipcase and with brand new bonus materials!Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her grandfather’s enormous and illustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole''s untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father’s stories. Collects the hit series Helen of Wyndhorn #1–#6 and features a sketchbook section and bonus art by Walt Simonson, Greg Smallwood, Clay Mann, Elsa Charretier, Tula Lotay, Massimo Carnivale, Fabio Moon, and Jill Thompson.This volume collects the entirety of Helen of Wyndhorn in a deluxe and oversized hardcover edition in a slipcase, with a book ribbon, gilded edges, and brand-new bonus sketchbook materials.

From James Tynion IV, the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner award-winning creator of Something is Killing the Children, and Batgirl’s Tate Brombal comes this terrifying new arc of the hit GLAAD Media award-nominated comics series! The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos is an LGBTQ+, horror-hero, coming-of-age comics series that’s Invincible meets Doom Patrol, that''s a great jumping on point for new readers!A new school year begins for Christopher Chaos and his friends as he finds himself divided from his mentor, Adam Frankenstein, and searching for answers outside of any textbook. But when Dr. Henry Jekyll arrives in New Briar City with a mysterious hunter on his trail called "Helbound," a strange case develops that only Christopher can solve! Will the Monster Club survive their latest foe or will they be torn apart—piece by bloody piece?Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics.Collects the Dark Horse Comics series The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos: Children of the Night #1–#4.

For once, instead of causing trouble, Zomboss is in trouble and needs help finding his missing dog! The twenty-fifth standalone Plants vs. Zombies graphic novel!Dr. Zomboss, the constant scourge of Neighborville and leader of the zombie army, needs help! While normally Patrice, Nate, Crazy Dave, and the plants wouldn’t be concerned at all, it’s his dog that''s missing, and who wouldn’t want to help someone find their lost dog?! Of course, since it’s Zomboss, there’s no telling what could go wrong! And his dog may be the smartest one, for getting itself lost!Written by the brilliantly clever Paul Tobin and featuring gorgeous artwork by talented artist Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau!

A full-color hardcover art book collecting Jack Kirby’s Marvel Comics cover art from 1965 to 1968!Jack Kirby (1917–1994) stands as one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of comic books, with his cover work for Marvel Comics earning particular acclaim. The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby presents a chronological collection of his Marvel Comics cover art in an oversized hardcover edition. The second volume in this series showcases over 200 of Kirby’s legendary covers from 1965 to 1968, including from The Avengers, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Thor, Captain America, and The X-Men.Includes a new essay featuring original art and an introduction by Kevin Eastman. Long live the KING!

The Invisible Man story retold in a present day rural Canadian town by Eisner Award-winning Black Hammer and Sweet Tooth comics creator Jeff Lemire.The tiny, isolated fishing village of Large Mouth never saw much excitement—until the arrival of the mysterious stranger, that is. Wrapped from head-to-toe in bandages and wearing weird goggles, he quietly took up residence in the sleepy town''s motel. Driven by curiosity, the townsfolk begin to unlock the secrets he holds.Experience Jeff Lemire’s reimagining of H.G. Wells’ The Invisible Man in this new edition of his long out of print, fan-favorite graphic novel featuring a brand-new cover.

The Wolfriders embark on a Final Quest! Generation after generation, for thousands of years, the elves of the World of Two Moons sought refuge from the savagery of their primitive planet. For a while, it seemed they had found it in the legendary Palace of the High Ones, where Chief Cutter and his tribe of Wolfriders have avoided nature’s wrath and the threat of an ever-expanding human population.Yet comfort comes at a price. The seductive magical influence of the Palace may lead to the feral elves’ undoing—and Cutter realizes he must embark upon the most important quest of all! The long-running, award-winning ElfQuest saga by celebrated creators Wendy and Richard Pini reaches an unexpected and deeply emotional story arc.Dark Horse Comics collects the entire ElfQuest: The Final Quest series for the first time into a single, stunning full-color hardcover volume, with a new introduction by Richard Pini, two new afterword pieces by Richard Pini and Wendy Pini, and a bonus section filled with amazing extras and behind-the-scenes process images that the Dark Horse ElfQuest collections are known for! Over 600 pages!Collects Elfquest: The Final Quest Volume 1–4.

A DOUBLE SHOT OF TERROR: TWO HORRIFYING VOLUMES IN ONE! LEGENDARY CREATORS OF LEGENDARY TERROR!Collecting eleven issues of Warren Publishing''s legendary Eerie horror anthology, previously compiled in Dark Horse''s hardcover volumes 15 and 16. This double-volume paperback edition includes jaw-dropping work from Howard Chaykin, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, Carmine Infantino, Jim Starlin, and a host of other fan-favorite talents! Thrill to the ongoing, brutal adventures of Hunter, El Cid, and Coffin! From fanciful freaks to downright disturbing demons, Eerie Archives has something for every horror devotee!Collects Eerie magazine #70–78, #80, and content from the special reprint issue #79 not collected in previous Eerie Archives volumes.

In a future where Earth has become a barren wasteland, Zynitec harnesses the unmatched energy of Kronium to assert its dominion across the stars. When Kai, a rising star Mediator in Zynitec''s army, is betrayed by his own and left for dead, everything he thinks he believes is thrown into question - and leaves him to discover what it truly means to be human in a world where the boundaries of technology and identity blur. Collects ARCBOUND #1-#6.

Eva is a brilliant Psychiatrist, but this is no simple story of a clever shrink helping a patient dissect their problems. No, this story is about Eva in the throes of a bipolar episode, navigating her own spiralling mental health as she is pulled down a scandalous rabbit hole when one of her first patients and only friends has invited her to the reading of her grandmother''s living will. The Monturos are a wine-making empire revered worldwide and their matriarch has organised a party at their villa to discuss her will and the family''s future. Their Dynasty is riddled with scandal, which is why the youngest heir, Penelope Monturo, invited the brilliant doctor along to help her through the drama. When Eva finds the families'' current patriarch dead the night before the will reading, she finds herself catapulted into a web of intrigue and deception. With her name on the suspect list, Eva transforms into an amateur sleuth out of obsession more than self-defence. Guided by the voices of her dead relatives who seem to haunt her wherever she goes, she takes fate in her own hands and does all she can to solve the mystery of who murdered Penelope''s uncle. An oddly heartwarming murder mystery from one of Europe''s most exciting cartoonist, Jordi Lafebre, author of the critically acclaimed and Eisner-nominated Always Never.

A new omnibus collecting volumes twenty-eight, twenty-nine, and thirty of the Vampire Hunter D horror novel series!The hunt continues in the bizarre far future of 12,090 A.D, where the immortal vampire lords who were the only winners of mankind’s nuclear war still oppress the human survivors who have pushed the blood-drinking fiends back to the lawless Frontier. Yet humanity too remains as quick as ever to prey upon itself, and where the law can’t bring safety or justice, the crescent blade of D will—assuming you meet the half-vampire wanderer’s price!Vampire Hunter D Omnibus Book Ten collects three different complete novels. The Tiger in Winter is Duke Van Doren, vampire lord of the Northern Frontier, whom D’s just been paid ten times his usual price to vanquish…except he has competition from three rival groups aiming for the Duke themselves! Then, in Noble Front, D confronts what may be his most lethal threat ever—the grotesque killers known as the “Nameless,” who have no wanted posters, as everyone they target winds up dead. Finally, the epic-length Gold Fiend Parts One and Two raises the question of how do you collect from a deadbeat who’s really dead? Marquis Verenis is a powerful vampire Noble three hundred million dalas in debt to Old El, the lender of last resort out on the Frontier. No collection agent has ever returned from the castle of the Marquis, but this time the undead debtor is dealing with D…The Vampire Hunter D Omnibus Book Eight collects volumes 28, 29, and 30 in author Hideyuki Kikuchi’s adventure horror series: The Tiger in Winter, Noble Front, and Gold Fiend Parts One and Two. Illustrated by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano, the legend of D endures!

A DOUBLE SHOT OF TERROR: TWO HORRIFYING VOLUMES IN ONE! Collecting eight full issues and nine covers of Warren Publishing''s legendary Creepy horror anthology, previously compiled in Dark Horse''s hardcover volumes 13 and 14.LEGENDARY CREATORS OF LEGENDARY TERROR!In this double-sized volume, Creepy presents classic tales by Bernie Wrightson, Bruce Jones, John Severin, and more, as the esteemed horror magazine hits another fruitful period of frightful delights! This volume includes several color pieces by Richard Corben, Sanjulian, and Ken Kelly—with black-and-white stories throughout by Bernie Wrightson, Tom Sutton, José Bea, Bill DuBay, Jose Gual, Martin Salvador, and many others.This archival collection is a perfect repast for those starving for a ferociously macabre feast!Collects Creepy magazine #60–#64 and #66–#68, and the cover for Creepy #65, a reprint issue of stories that were collected in past Eerie Archives volumes.

The latest generation of Ghostbusters face off against the ghost of Captain Kidd and his fleet of ghostly pirates! Now that they’re getting the hang of busting ghosts in the Big Apple, the Ghostbusters’ increasing notoriety is throwing them for a loop.While Trevor tries to plan a “friendiversary” celebration for him and Lucky, Phoebe struggles to genuinely connect with her classmates. Things seem to be looking up when she meets Sammy, a fellow outsider who might be a real friend instead of just a social media follower. But friendships new and old have to take a back seat to more immediate concerns when Phoebe’s new friend uses a cursed saber and accidentally summons the ghost of Captain Kidd, who threatens to transform NYC into a ghostly pirate town!Jump back in with the Ghostbusters in the second comics series collection, exploring their adventures in New York! Written by David M. Booher, with art by Aviv Or, colors by Cris Peter, and lettering by Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt.Collects Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest #1­–#4.

Alice Darrow (Futurama, Disenchantment, Exploding Kittens) brings her animation talents to comics with Tramps of the Apocalypse!Welcome to the future. Earth may be a glorified landfill ruled by Neo-Reaganism, testosterone, and off-brand ED medication but Earth’s apex predator remains: big, buxom, bountiful, bodacious, beastly, bone-chilling, blood-curdling…WOMEN.The year is 2094, and men rule the world. So what has changed in seventy years, you ask?Following the ten-year Sildenafil wars of 2053, Earth has become a barren wasteland. Factions of surviving men led by “Quest Ragnor, King of Males” have taken over the remnants of cities and towns across the globe, capturing and enslaving all women…Well, all women except for three super bimbos with unparalleled bloodlust and an unquenchable thirst for violence: Baby, Belladonna, and Babette. Unwilling to bend to the whims and desires of the buffoons in charge, too slippery to be caught, and too sexy for chains, these three bangin’ babes are at the top of Quest Ragnor’s most wanted list. Unfortunately for him, they couldn’t care less.But when Baby, Belladonna, and Babette come across Cecil, a male who claims to know of a sacred artifact that could lead to the downfall of man, the babes see an opportunity to finally, truly be free.Collects Tramps of the Apocalypse #1–#3.

From the celebrated creator behind Starman comes this new monster-filled mystery noir. Monsters, mobsters, and mystery…all in one city!It’s a city like any other, filled with citizens living and working side-by-side, except…everyone here is a monster! Welcome to LOS MONSTRUOS, a place unlike any other.The city of Los Monstrous, located on the West Coast of America in the 1950s, is populated solely by monsters of all the kinds you’d find in classic black and white horror movies. They’re all just getting on with their lives, working, doing jobs, nothing bad, nothing evil. Well apart from the crooks and gangsters in Los Monstruos’s underworld, but every city has those, right?All cities have private detectives too, and werewolf P.I. Perry Cutter has a simple case that’s quickly turning into a king-size headache. Initially hired to find an old man’s lost love from among the city’s vampire community, Perry quickly finds things spiraling out of control as both vampire and Egyptian mummy criminal gangs get involved. So as Perry looks for answers, he runs a gauntlet of danger, while also uncovering dark secrets about his own past as a cop for the Los Monstruos Police Department.Can Perry solve the case, put his own history to rest, stay alive, and still make that date he has with the cute vampire waitress he’s been courting? It sure going to take all his skill as a detective and his abilities as a werewolf to do it.The city of Los Monstruos! Come for the sun, stay for the monsters and mystery.Collects Los Monstros #1–#4.

In DOOM: THE DARK AGES, players will step into the bloodstained boots of the Slayer in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell. This full-colour art book overflows with behind-the-scenes artwork created for the latest entry of the quintessential first-person shooter series. Explore the development of the blood-soaked action experience - including an ever-expanding bestiary and arsenal - in glorious detail accompanied by codices that further analyse the visceral and exciting content! THE ART OF DOOM: THE DARK AGES is a gloriously gore-encrusted and beautifully bone-crushing love letter to the first-person shooter genre and an indispensable addition to any DOOM fan's collection!