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An eerie and unsettling gothic horror about the heady and hungry price of fame, drawing on Chinese mythology. Perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Cassandra KhawPlaces like this have a history. Desires. And this one is famished.Megan and her mom are on the run after narrowly escaping the clutches of an abusive man who dragged them from Portland to Beijing. With few options, Megan?s mom turns to an old friend who offers them room and board in Huihuang Opera Theater in exchange for cleaning the ancient building.Between her rusty Mandarin and constant reminders that she?s an outsider, Megan struggles with loneliness?until she meets Kristy, the glamorous young lead in the operatic adaptation of ?The Monkey King and the White Bone Demon?. Soon, Megan?s free time is split between reading a battered copy of the Chinese classic that inspired the opera and her budding new friendship; Kristy?s love of singing brings out Megan?s long-buried ambitions.But the opera house has its secrets. There are passages within the walls that shouldn?t be there, and the more Megan delves into that old book, the more the myths begin to bleed into real life. As Megan finds it increasingly difficult to separate reality from folklore, she must uncover a decades-old mystery to discover the true, horrifying secret of the opera house before it casts its hungry eyes on her.

The official novelization of the seminal horror movie. A group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls. "They're coming to get you, Barbara."The classic film that changed cinema by redefining horror and zombies forever. George A. Romero's hit movie is reimagined in this novel by John Russo, the screenwriter of the belovedflick. While visiting their father's grave, Barbara and Johnny see a man slowly approaching them. Grotesque and ghost-pale, the man kills Johnny. Barbara manages to flee to a nearbyfarmhouse, where others have gathered to escape the outbreak. This ragtag group hope to fendoff the horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls. Will any of them make it out alive?

More monster than man… A unique supernatural historical adventure from the award-winning writer and artist team of Shannon Eric Denton and David Hartman. Set in a supernatural take of the 1930s, courageous adventurer Kraken returns from a three-year journey in a different dimension in order to stop a mystical Nazi invasion.From the minds of Oscar-nominated Shannon Eric Denton and Emmy-nominated David Hartman comes an exciting story of a hybrid monster-man and his mission to stop the Nazis from resurrecting ancient horrors upon the world.After disappearing for three years, esteemed adventurer Kraken returns to reality in search of allies to stop an evil sorceress from unleashing a horde of eldritch monsters on the world. Armed with a pistol and supernatural tentacles, the Kraken is loose!Set in a reimagined 1930s backdrop and filled with occult powers, hidden artefacts and sentient talking skulls, Kraken fills your appetite for the supernatural unlike any other.If you?re a fan of supernatural period pieces, and are ready to unleash the Kraken, this is the book for you!

The official art book for the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the 14th title reissue of the 24-book Marvel Studios? The Infinity Saga series published as a resized matching set.The 14th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set.After saving the universe, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot find themselves with expunged records and a new mandate: Guard what needs guarding. Now, go inside the studio in this collectible volume! Discover exclusive concept art, production stills, and commentary from cast and crew. Explore these fantastic worlds as the Guardians soar to new heights! Discover everything you need to know about the making of the movie from all the key players?including Director James Gunn, Marvel?s extraordinary Visual Development team, and the talented cast, concept illustrators, visual-effects designers, and storyboard artists who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Marvel Studios? Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

A darkly comedic, cinematic horror about a revolutionary group who kidnap an heiress, only to discover she's pregnant with the antichrist, and she's about to give birth. From Ned Beauman, the Man Booker Prize longlisted author of The Teleportation Accident and Clarke Award winning author of Venomous Lumpsucker. Perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and Joe Hill. Underground revolutionary group, The Nail, and their newest member, Luke have kidnapped 23-year-old heiress Adeline Woolsaw, whose wealthy parents run the Woolsaw Group, a vast outsourcing company. They run everything from prisons and hospitals to military bases - quietly suffocating the country with the help of powerful friends in government. The Nail's plan: to use the kidnapping to draw attention to the Woolsaw Group and their terrible practices. But with Adeline bundled into their van, The Nail discover two things. The first is that she's just about to give birth. And the second is that this isn't a normal baby. In fact, it has devastating supernatural powers. Because the father of this baby wasn't a man, it was... something else. Something that her parents make human sacrifices to on an altar in the basement of their Highgate mansion. And all this time the Woolsaw Group has been preparing the ground for the Woolsaws' real aim: an infernal new kingdom that will rise with Adeline's son sitting on its throne.

"Ambitious and immersive...an elegantly told meditation on how we can?t leave ourselves behind."  -Esquire Magazine - The Best Sci-Fi Books of 2024A ground-breaking, mind-bending and wildly imaginative epic verse revolution in SF. A saga of colony ships, shattering moons and cataclysmic war in a new Eden. Truly unforgettable and richly lyrical eco-fiction, for fans of Kim Stanley Robinson, Adrian Tchaikovsky, and Jeff VanderMeer.Rochelle wakes from cryostasis to take up her role as engineer on the colony ark, Calypso. But she finds the ship has transformed into a forest, populated by the original crew?s descendants, who revere her like a saint. She travels the ship with the Calypso?s creator, the enigmatic Sigmund, and Catherine, a bioengineered marvel who can commune with the plants, uncovering a new history of humanity forged while she slept. She discovers a legacy of war between botanists and engineers. A war fought for the right to build a new Earth ? a technological paradise, or a new Eden in bloom, untouched by mankind?s past.And Rochelle, the last to wake, holds the balance of power in her hands.

From a Goodreads Choice and Stoker Award (R) winning author, Succession meets The House That Horror Built by Christina Henry in this taut, fast-paced tale of sibling betrayal as the three heirs - the golden boy, the ferocious middle sister, the dilettante youngest child - to a powerful syndicate rush to fill the vacuum after their father falls critically ill, not realising the demonic forces he kept at bay. Some families have skeletons in their closets. This one has a demon in its boardroom. When Maris Berisha was nine years old, she heard something scratching at the walls of her family's penthouse. It felt like something malevolent was there, watching them. The Berisha family runs one of the largest import-export companies in the world, and they've always been lucky. Their rivals suffer strokes. Inconvenient buildings catch on fire. Earthquakes swallow up manufacturing plants, destroying harmful evidence. Things always seem to work out for the Berishas. They're blessed. At least that is what Zef, the patriarch, has always told his three children. And each of them knows their place in the family-Dardan, as the only male heir, must prepare to take over as keeper of the Berisha secrets, Maris's most powerful contribution, much to her dismay, will be to marry strategically, and Nora's job, as the youngest, is to just stay out of the way. But when things stop going as planned, and the family blessing starts looking more like a curse, the Berishas begin to splinter, each hatching their own secret scheme. They didn't get to be one of the richest families in the world without spilling a little blood, but this time, it might be their own.

Critically-acclaimed writer, artist and director Ugo Bienvenu presents a beautifully illustrated graphic novel which takes a dark introspection on the future of the world of the social media. Set in a bright dystopian future, fans of the sci-fi fan genre will love exploring the story of a man on the run for protecting cultural treasures in his robot surrogate.A Black Mirror-esque future-shock satire.In the near future, society lives in a social media metaverse where data storage is at a premium and historic works of art are simply deleted to make space for holiday photos. Appalled by this way of life, an archivist risks everything by stealing and hiding culturally important artefacts inside the robot acting as the surrogate carrier of his unborn daughter. However, he’s soon discovered, and the family are forced to go on the run, with tragic consequences.Fans of dystopian sci-fi will love sinking their teeth into this cautionary tale.

Experience the thrilling prequel to Tezuka's Astro Boy, with intense mecha battles and rich storytelling. Dive into the origins of this iconic series, based on the world-renowned franchise streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and Crunchyroll. In Atom: The Beginning Volume 12, the origins of the iconic Astro Boy myth come to life with new intensity, as readers can enjoy a new side to the franchise that currently has an anime streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Crunchyroll. As Laboratory No. 1, now under Haido's control, showcases its latest marvel, the robot Mu emerges as a formidable contender during a robot wrestling tournament. After a dominant victory over U-ran, Mu's power and prowess are undeniable. Meanwhile, the team from Lab No. 7 shifts their focus from the recent competition to refining their own robot creation, setting the stage for future advancements. This volume is a crucial installment for fans of the legendary Astro Boy series, providing deeper insights into the prequel's development. With high-octane robot battles and complex ethical dilemmas about robotics, it caters to fans of mecha manga and those intrigued by the broader implications of robotic technology. Atom: The Beginning enriches the legacy of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy, offering beautifully drawn action scenes and a compelling storyline that explores the roots of one of manga's most influential works. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Battle Angel Alita and Ghost in the Shell, this volume continues to blend intense robot combat with philosophical questions about the nature of being. With a quirky, lovable cast and rich backstories that set the stage for the beloved sequel series, this manga is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike.

A witty, witchy fantasy murder mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles. When Cornelia?s twin sisters are taken by the Wickermere Reaper, Mallory, Diana and Theodore must race against time to uncover the buried secrets of the Broadwicks before it?s too late. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter.The summer after the events of The Undead Complex, the unthinkable finally happens ? Cornelia?s money is running out. Estranged from her family, furious at her parents following recent revelations, the Broadwick heir finds herself living on her own resources for the first time.Meanwhile two crimes are rocking the Apparent community. The Wrackton Digger is stealing bodies from the cemetery, and a new serial killer ? the Wickermere Reaper ? has emerged. But when the Reaper snatches their next victims ? Cornelia?s twin sisters ? she must return to her family?s home, and seat of the Ghoul Council, to conduct the search.With their resources split, and a ticking clock on the race to save the twins, The Undetectables must do what they do best ? solve the strangest, most well-hidden magical mysteries to save the people they love.

Slip case edition of the ground-breaking series written by the legendary Michael Moorcock and illustrated by some of the true masters of the comic arts, Walt Simonson, John Ridgway and Mark Reeve. This epic quest sees diverse heroes from Moorcock?s sprawling Eternal Champion series united in a common quest to stop the criminal mastermind Silverskin from destroying the multiverse.MULTIVERSE is Moorcock?s epic 12 issue series combining three unique and separate storylines from the Eternal Champion novels into one centuries-spanning epic story that unites Elric of Melnibone, Sir Seaton Begg, Silverskin, Sam Oakenhurst and Rose Von Beck in an adventure told across thousands of years of time.With one of three artists illustrating each story, Walter Simonson on Moonbeams and Roses, John Ridgeway on Duke Elric and Mark Reeve on The Metatemporal Detective. Set across three unique locations and time-lines, the three story arcs follow the mutual search for the enigmatic underworld crime lord, Silverskin concluding with the convergence of the three plots.In Moonbeams and Roses, hero Jack Karaquazian does battle in a meta-universal game of chance with leading characters from the Moorcock universe including Moorcock and Simonson themselves.While in The Metatemporal Detective ace detective Sir Seaton Begg and his companion Dr. Taffy Sinclair investigate a series of seemingly unrelated crimes in the period between world wars, crimes involving Adolf Hitler.Finally in Duke Elric, the albino emperor himself is magically transported to the Middle East in 1000AD and forced to embark on a quest to return him home.? Essential reading for all fans of the novels and those wishing to dip their toes into Moorcock?s vivid fantasy world!? Perfect for fans of Fables, Sandman, Elfquest, and A Game of Thrones.? Elric?s antihero protagonist will also appeal to readers looking for an alternative to Tolkienesque Fantasy.? Thanks to the Marvel movies like Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness, Spider Man No Way Home, Loki, Everything, Everywhere, All at Once the notion of the Multiverse has never been more popular or accessible. Now experience the concept through the unique imagination of Michael Moorcock, the master of alternative universes!Contains:      Michael Moorcock?s Multiverse Vol 1. (ISBN 9781787740808)Michael Moorcock?s Multiverse Vol 2. (ISBN 9781787740815)

More Savage, brutal and epic in scope than its sister title Conan the Barbarian. Savage Sword Volume 6 sees Conan doing what he does best, slaughtering monsters & demons, slaying opponents and wenching. Showcasing double-length stories by some of the best artists and writers in the business including Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, and stalwart regular Roy Thomas, Alfredo Alcala, Barry Windsor-Smith and John Buscema among others. In this massive 1008-page Omnibus collection, writer Michael Fleisher hits his stride with a series of mold-breaking Conan tales including 'The Temple of the Twelve-Eyed Thing,' 'Demons of the Firelight' and 'Dominion of the Bat', illustrated by top talents including Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan and, of course, the one and only John Buscema! Meanwhile, X-MEN superstar Chris Claremont pens an adventure that pits Conan against the minions of Thoth-Amon in a tour de force drawn by Val Mayerik! Conan legend Roy Thomas is also on hand to tell solo stories of Conan's 'Red Nails' colleague, Valeria. Rounding out this volume are the conclusion of John Buscema's 'Bront' - and extensive articles on, and the comic book adaptation of, the blockbuster Conan the Barbarian film! Collecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #73-87, Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) #21. Featuring the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form. This book also features a section of rarely seen bonus material. This volume includes Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, and stalwart regular Roy Thomas on the writing duties and artists Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Joe Chiodo, Val Mayerick and Barry Windsor-Smith joining legend John Buscema. Collecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #73-87 and Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) #21

Collecting the web comic sensation for the first time in print!Fans of Lenore and irreverent humor will love the exploits of an all-too-relatable dead guy. Never Been Deader follows the wildly relatable Lifeless Carl as he reluctantly journeys through the afterlife. Most of Carl’s time is spent in the offices of Afterlife Industries, where he works in the Department of Intake for the recently deceased. He is joined by his dead colleagues, who are equally reluctant to be there but are always ready to complain about their jobs over some coffee. Lifeless Carl shares many of the same complaints as the usual non-deceased white-collar worker, like getting granted a half day but having to do double the work in part of the time. Luckily, Carl has his colleagues to alleviate some of his workplace anxiety, including Myrtle, his best work friend and confidant, Newbie, his often-confused trainee, and at the end of the day, his sarcastic pet cat, Furball.

The next gripping, atmospheric horror novel from NYT bestselling author Christopher Golden, set in a deteriorated, half-sunken freighter ship off the coast of Galveston, TX. Charlie Book and Ruby Cahill have history. After their love ended in heartbreak years ago, they never expected to see each other again. Now, as part of his work for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Book lives aboard the Christabel, a 19th century freighter half-sunken off the shore of Galveston. Over many years, a massive forest of mangrove trees has grown up through the deck of the ship, creating a startlingly beautiful enigma Book calls the Floating Forest. As a powerful storm churns through the Gulf, he intends to sleep on board as usual. But when he arrives at the dock, he's stunned to find Ruby there waiting for him. And she's not alone. With her are a mysterious woman and her infant child, asking Book to hide them safely aboard the Christabel while they're on the run. Only it isn't the police who are after them, it's a coven of witches the woman, Mae, has fled, stealing away the helpless infant for whom the coven had hideous plans...or so Mae claims. It's lunacy and Book wants nothing to do with it. But after the way he and Ruby ended things, and the unspoken pain between them, he can't refuse. Yet even as he brings them out to the ruined ship and its floating forest, there are shadowed figures looming back in Galveston, waiting out the storm. And despite the worsening wind and rain, the night birds are flying, scouring the coastline for their prey.

The Saint Seiya saga continues in a thrilling new manga with Wyvern and the Gold Saints, streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Shoichiro was just another high school student. Now, he’s Wyvern, one of the dreaded Judges of the Underworld, chosen to battle against the forces of Athena in a war that transcends life and death. When an unexpected ambush during a school trip sends Shoichiro and his classmates into the land of the dead, they are thrust into a fierce struggle between the gods and their warriors. The mysterious forces of Hades have already begun their assault, and Shoichiro’s destiny is forever altered. But he’s not alone—Cattleya, the reincarnation of Athena herself, fights to defend the living, as shocking truths about a darker conspiracy threaten everything they know. A thrilling new chapter in the Saint Seiya universe, Saint Seiya: Dark Wing brings the epic clash of gods, warriors, and hidden agendas to new heights. With stunning artwork by Nobuyuki Ueda and a gripping story by Kenji Saito, this spin-off from the legendary Saint Seiya series, created by Masami Kurumada, will leave fans of fantasy and isekai craving more. Saint Seiya: Dark Wing Vol. 1 is a must-read for fans of the Saint Seiya universe, including the original manga Knights of the Zodiac and its iconic anime adaptations. Whether you’ve watched the classic Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac or its recent Knights of the Zodiac: Saint Seiya movie on Netflix, or enjoyed spin-offs like Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (available on Crunchyroll) or Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas (streaming on Funimation), you’ll find yourself drawn into a new chapter of this legendary saga.

A chilling ghost story in which a mother and daughter move into a crumbling house haunted by the ghost of a girl who performed in Victorian freak shows, through which wind whistles eerily, floorboards creak ominously and things go bump in the night. It?s Laura Purcell?s The Silent Companions meets Alice Hoffman?s The Museum of Extraordinary Things.Following the break-up of a controlling marriage, single mother Nell moves into the crumbling Victorian Merry Hall with her teenage daughter, Fern. She?s determined to make a new life but the noises, moving objects, and strange smells in her new home make her increasingly unsettled.In the 1840s, showman Abel Wenham seduces Dolly, a talented albino girl and makes her the star of his performing collection of ?freaks?. But after she becomes pregnant with his child, he discards her and imprisons her at Merry Hall, where her only solace is the company of fellow performers Ada the Bear Lady and the Jack the Posturer. They plan to escape with Dolly and her child and set up in business, but Wenham has other ideas.When Fern admits she, too, is pregnant, it seems as though history may be about to repeat itself. But is Dolly, just one of the ghosts that haunt Merry Hall, reaching out across the centuries to protect her own child?