The most infamous airline hijacker of all time, D.B. Cooper remains on the FBI’s most-wanted list almost 40 years after the crime. For the first time, the secret history will be revealed. During the height of the Cold War, a fringe group within the C.I.A. wages a crusade on the deadliest battlefield of all: the mind. Aided by powerful psychotropic compounds, Cooper assists in a campaign of psychic assassination against the Soviets but are his government’s motives the same as his own or is his true mission something else entirely? Collecting the hit series from visionary cartoonist Brian Churilla (The Anchor) this title offers new insights into Cooper’s multi-faceted quest.
Holy warrior, unholy war. Freak of nature, beast of burden, medieval prizefighter, Viking raider - God's own leg-breaker. One thousand years ago a hulking outcast sought refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery and offered in return the one thing he had to give - his fists. Transformed into an immortal warrior monk to stand at the gates of Hell itself and keep our world free from its invading armies, The Anchor was mysteriously tricked into centuries of slumber. But today, this holy warrior must rise again to battle all the unholy monsters unleashed during his slumber! Cataclysmic action, quirky humor, and profound pathos, for fans of HELLBOY and THE GOON. Brought to you by Eisner Award-nominated writer/artist Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW, SWAMP THING, THE COFFIN) and fan-favorite artist Brian Churilla(REX MUNDI, THE ENGINEER, CREEPY).
The most infamous airline hijacker of all time, D.B. Cooper, remains on the FBI’s most-wanted list almost fifty years after the crime. But in this tenth anniversary edition, the secret history will be revealed! During the height of the Cold War, a fringe group within the CIA wages a crusade on the deadliest battlefield of all: the mind. Aided by powerful psychotropic compounds, Cooper assists in a campaign of psychic assassination against the Soviets, but are his government’s motives the same as his own, or is his true mission something else entirely? Representing the mind-bending graphic novel from visionary cartoonist Brian Churilla (The Anchor), this collection offers new insights into Cooper’s multifaceted quest.
Hellboy n'est plus un bleu, et il se joint aux agents du B.P.R.D. pour tenter de résoudre des mystères qui les entraînent de par le monde à rechercher des yétis qui terrorisent une équipe de chercheurs en arctique, puis dans les banlieues américaines où une famille est hantée par un singe fantôme et enfin à Hong Kong où des démons semblent attirés par un artefact chinois.
1955. Hellboy rencontre des prédateurs invisibles, des cas de combustion spontanée et une arme étrange située au coeur d'une base de l'Air Force qui est en réalité bien plus qu'elle ne paraît. Le démon cornu poursuit son apprentissage au sein du B.P.R.D. en accomplissant ces premières missions qui vont forger l'enquêteur du paranormal hors-pair qu'il deviendra par la suite.
Bloodthirsty Bill Sumter, Filthy Ben Kinney, Will Arcene, Silas “Bitter Ridge” Hedgepeth. Since the very first issue of The Sixth Gun, readers have clamored for more information about General Hume’s horsemen. What happened to these cutthroats and killers after their master died? Some seek wealth. Some seek redemption. Some seek to forget the horrors they’ve wrought. Now this untold story of ne’er-do-wells and cursed six shooters can be revealed!
Paris, 1933. Europe is still in the grip of feudalism, sorcerers stalk the streets at night, and secret societies vie for power. When a medieval scroll disappears from a Paris church, Dr. Julien Saunière begins uncovering a series of horrific ritual murders connected to the Catholic Church. His investigation turns into a one-man quest to uncover the deepest secrets of Christianity, a trail of conspiracy that extends all the way to the walls of Jerusalem during the First Crusade. *Collects Rex Mundi Volumes #1-3.
The world is thinnest at The Crossroads, a mythical plane that serves as a doorway throughout the universe. It is here that a band of adventurers throughout the Wild West gather, brought together by Gord Cantrell and Abigail Redmayne with a singular purpose: to fight back against the creatures that would endanger the sanctity of all creation. SHADOW ROADS, a stand-alone story, is the set in the world that remains after the conclusion of Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, and Bill Crabtree’s critically-acclaimed series, The Sixth Gun. Collects the first arc, issues 1-5.
“We are not worth more, they are not worth less.” This is the mantra of S. Brian Willson and the theme that runs throughout his compelling psycho-historical memoir. Willson’s story begins in small-town, rural America, where he grew up as a “Commie-hating, baseball-loving Baptist,” moves through life-changing experiences in Viet Nam, Nicaragua and elsewhere, and culminates with his commitment to a localized, sustainable lifestyle. In telling his story, Willson provides numerous examples of the types of personal, risk-taking, nonviolent actions he and others have taken in attempts to educate and effect political change: tax refusal—which requires simplification of one’s lifestyle; fasting—done publicly in strategic political and/or therapeutic spiritual contexts; and obstruction tactics—strategically placing one’s body in the way of “business as usual.” It was such actions that thrust Brian Willson into the public eye in the mid-’80s, first as a participant in a high-profile, water-only “Veterans Fast for Life” against the Contra war being waged by his government in Nicaragua. Then, on a fateful day in September 1987, the world watched in horror as Willson was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action in which he expected to be removed from the tracks and arrested. Losing his legs only strengthened Willson’s identity with millions of unnamed victims of U.S. policy around the world. He provides details of his travels to countries in Latin America and the Middle East and bears witness to the harm done to poor people as well as to the environment by the steamroller of U.S. imperialism. These heart-rending accounts are offered side by side with inspirational stories of nonviolent struggle and the survival of resilient communities Willson’s expanding consciousness also uncovers injustices within his own country, including insights gained through his study and service within the U.S. criminal justice system and personal experiences addressing racial injustices. He discusses coming to terms with his identity as a Viet Nam veteran and the subsequent service he provides to others as director of a veterans outreach center in New England. He draws much inspiration from friends he encounters along the way as he finds himself continually drawn to the path leading to a simpler life that seeks to “do no harm.&rdquo Throughout his personal journey Willson struggles with the question, “Why was it so easy for me, a ’good’ man, to follow orders to travel 9,000 miles from home to participate in killing people who clearly were not a threat to me or any of my fellow citizens?” He eventually comes to the realization that the “American Way of Life” is AWOL from humanity, and that the only way to recover our humanity is by changing our consciousness, one individual at a time, while striving for collective cultural changes toward “less and local.” Thus, Willson offers up his personal story as a metaphorical map for anyone who feels the need to be liberated from the American Way of Life—a guidebook for anyone called by conscience to question continued obedience to vertical power structures while longing to reconnect with the human archetypes of cooperation, equity, mutual respect and empathy.
The most infamous airline hijacker of all time, D.B. Cooper remains on the FBI’s most-wanted list almost 40 years after the crime. For the first time, the secret history will be revealed. During the height of the Cold War, a fringe group within the C.I.A. wages a crusade on the deadliest battlefield of all: the mind. Aided by powerful psychotropic compounds, Cooper assists in a campaign of psychic assassination against the Soviets but are his government’s motives the same as his own or is his true mission something else entirely? Collecting the hit series from visionary cartoonist Brian Churilla (The Anchor) this title offers new insights into Cooper’s multi-faceted quest.
Collects Avengers & the Infinity Gauntlet #1-4, Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1. Thanos, scourge of the cosmos, has acquired the Infinity Gems, granting him control over the entire universe. With the power of the gems, he destroyed half the population of all worlds, including many of the Avengers and half the Fantastic Four. The only force standing in his way is what's left of the Avengers. But how can a ragtag group of heroes and villains--including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ms. Marvel and Doctor Doom--overpower the unstoppable? Plus: See where the saga began in the classic Infinity Gauntlet #1.
After serving in the Vietnam War, S. Brian Willson became a radical, nonviolent peace protester and pacifist, and this memoir details the drastic governmental and social change he has spent his life fighting for. Chronicling his personal struggle with a government he believes to be unjust, Willson sheds light on the various incarnations of his protests of the U.S. government, including the refusal to pay taxes, public fasting, and, most famously, public obstruction. On September 1, 1987, Willson was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action in which he expected to be removed from the tracks. Providing a full look into the tragic event, Willson, who lost his legs in the incident, discusses how the subsequent publicity propelled his cause toward the national consciousness. Now, 23 years later, Willson tells his story of social injustice, nonviolent struggle, and the so-called American way of life.
The world is thinnest at The Crossroads, a mythical plane that serves as a doorway throughout the universe. It is here that a band of adventurers throughout the Wild West gather, brought together by Gord Cantrell and Abigail Redmayne with a singular purpose: to fight back against the creatures that would endanger the sanctity of all creation. SHADOW ROADS, a stand-alone story, is the set in the world that remains after the conclusion of Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, and Bill Crabtree’s critically-acclaimed series, The Sixth Gun. Collects the first arc, issues 1-5.
I have often thought how wonderful it would have been if any of my grandparents, not to mention my great grandparents, had jotted down some of their thoughts, experiences and accumulated wisdom on paper for me to read, irrespective of how trivial or mind-blowing they may have been. I could have gleamed a glimpse as to who they were and how they thought, even though they died long before I was born in most cases. I really feel the void of not having known them. This book is an attempt to correct that omission and is written for the benefit of my kin still to come.
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