For time beyond memory, the Nine Families watched from the shadows, believing themselves shepherds and manipulating whole societies as they saw fit. Nothing happened that they didn't observe or control. Outsiders knew naught of the Families, much less threatened them. Until now. Van Jensen (Green Lantern Corps, The Flash) and Pete Woods (Action Comics, Deadpool) join forces for a high-octane sci-fi thriller. Delve into a conspiracy millennia in the making.
In a world of blood and cruelty, two teenagers find humanity in each other. Deep in the Canadian wilderness, a vicious cult, dedicated to an ideology of pain, trains children to become deadly assassins. In the midst of this world of cruelty, two teenagers break the cardinal rule—by falling in love. The only thing standing between them and happily ever after is an army of murderers with a taste for blood. Written by Jay Baruchel and Van Jensen, with art by Alessandro Micelli, Tear Us Apart shows just what lengths the human spirit will go to endure.
From the acclaimed DC Comics writer and the artist of the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award–winning illustrated trilogy March comes a stunning crime noir graphic novel exploring the intertwining threads of crime, conspiracy, racism, and insanity in the post-World War II Deep South. After World War II, tensions rise in a Southern city ruled by organized crime, touching countless residents as they struggle to make sense of the new world. A sudden act of violence sets off a series of bloody events between the police and mafia as they lash out against one another. As the violence worsens, desperation grows to stop it, by any means necessary. Told in multiple perspectives—from a seemingly untouchable mafia don, to a gun-happy seasoned detective succumbing to the depths of his schizophrenia, to a newly minted police lieutenant haunted by his recent service in the war, and two African-American brothers, one mired in corruption and the other leading a local militia in an effort to see that justice is served—Two Dead is at once a white-knuckled and unputdownable thriller, a roman à clef inspired by true events, and a book about post-traumatic stress disorder and the underlying social traumas of how war and segregation affect their survivors on all fronts.
When a three-mile-long humanoid alien crashes into Earth in western Nebraska, the local small-town sheriff's job becomes far more complicated--and dangerous--especially when a series of brutal murders occurs.
The Green Lantern Corps is one of the strongest forces in the universe-they have to be in order to keep the peace across thousands of space sectors. But there are powers beyond this universe, and beyond anything the Corps has ever encountered. The Green Lanterns have taken on tyrants and monsters before...but even they are no match for gods. The New Gods of New Genesis are laying a trap for their ancient enemy Darkseid, and Earth and the Green Lantern Corps are simply pawns to be played in this game. But John Stewart of Earth is no one's pawn, man or god. Now, to rally his Corps to victory, John Stewart will have to become something more than just a Green Lantern. But what is the cost of Lantern Stewart's incredible new power? In GREEN LANTERN CORPS: RECKONING, writer Van Jensen (THE FLASH) and artist Bernard Chang (DEMON KNIGHTS) propel the Green Lantern Corps into an unholy war...one that they can't possibly win! Collects issues #35-40.
Page after page of amazement." --Publishers Weekly Everyone's favorite wooden puppet may not be a real boy... but he just might be a real hero. When bloodthirsty monsters invade Pinocchio's hometown and kill his father Geppetto, Pinocchio discovers a new benefit to his magical nose: telling lies produces a never-ending supply of wooden stakes to combat the vampire hordes! Will Pinocchio be able to defeat these horrors, avenge his father, and save his friends? The critically acclaimed series begins here, as Van Jensen (Green Lantern Corps) and Dusty Higgins (Knights of the Living Dead) craft an addictive twist on the classic fairy tale.
Slaying the vampires who killed his father was only the beginning... the undead hordes are back, and more dangerous than ever. Fortunately, Pinocchio's not alone: in this thrilling sequel you'll meet his brothers and sisters from the famous Great Puppet Theater! Jensen and Higgins present a captivating blend of comedy, horror, romance, and high-seas adventure, rooted in the original Italian novel but brought - as if by magic - to new life.
The year is 1979. Iran has seized American hostages. Columbian drug cartels run rampant. Amid this deeply troubled world, Steve Austin - the legendary Six Million Dollar Man - is America's best hope in its fight against innumerable enemies. When Steve discovers disturbing secrets in OSI's past, he uses his cybernetic upgrades to rebel against the agency... but he'll face plenty of threats, like an enemy cyborg, lasers, and ninjas!
The planet is dying, the rich are escaping, and absolutely nothing is what it seems in this thrilling new dystopian graphic novel. The world burned. But the rich and powerful...they had a plan. When society fell apart, a select group of billionaires had an escape hatch: a rocket aimed at the nearest habitable planet, a ship equipped with many of the luxuries of life on Earth—why survive if you can’t survive in style? Their every need is tended to by teenagers who are willing to act as slaves in return for the promise of a new life. This is a good story. But, like so many stories, it is not true. Inside a great, sealed survival chamber, one slave—a teenage girl named Persephone—discovers that the promised future of comfort is a myth. And with that knowledge, she must fight for her survival against the billionaires, who would gladly kill her to protect the hidden truth.
The time of the Lanterns is ending as the New Gods make a dramatic, universe-altering entrance. A year ago, Kyle Rayner, the White Lantern, breached the Source Wall at the edge of the universe, killing himself to save creation and inadvertently tapping into the Life Equation. Highfather of the New Gods has become convinced that the Equation can be accessed by combining the colors of the emotional spectrum through the rings of the universe's Lantern Corps. Fearing the ring bearers too unevolved to wield power that they do not fully understand, Highfather decrees that all who wield a Power Ring must relinquish it to the New Gods. With the fate of every living creature across infinite worlds in the balance, there is no time for peaceful resolution or the folly of mortals. The Lanterns will willingly give up their rings-or die. Collecting GREEN LANTERN/NEW GODS: GODHEAD #1, GREEN LANTERN #35-37, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #35-37, GREEN LANTERN NEW GUARDIANS #35-37, RED LANTERNS #35-37, SINESTRO #6-8 and GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #3, this story of cosmic war features the talents of Robert Venditti, Van Jensen, Justin Jordan, Charles Soule, Cullen Bunn, Billy Tan, Bernard Chang, Brad Walker, J. Calafiore and more.
Ian Fleming's literary debut of British Secret Service agent 007 is stylishly adapted to the sequential art medium by Van Jensen and Matt Southworth in the official James Bond: Casino Royale graphic novel. Sent to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux, Bond aims to eliminate the threat of the deadly Le Chiffre by bankrupting the ruthless SMERSH operative at the baccarat table. However, when the luck of the draw favors his enemy, 007 becomes the target of assassins and torturers in a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse.
Pinocchio has been turned into a real boy, robbing him of his never-ending supply of wooden stakes. Even worse, he and his team of slayers are stuck on an island in the Mediterranean. They'll have to fight their way off the island before they're able to resume the hunt to save Pinocchio's love, Carlotta, and defeat the vampires and their mysterious master, the Dark Lord Dracul. That hunt will lead Pinocchio and the other puppets deep into Eastern Europe, where they encounter strange new enemies and even stranger allies. To defeat the vampires, Pinocchio will have to unravel the mystery of his own origin, and he will have to make the ultimate sacrifice.
In this second adaptation of the Fleming novels… Bond is sent to New York City to investigate "Mr. Big", an agent of SMERSH and a criminal voodoo leader. With no time for superstition—and with the help of his colleague in the CIA, Felix Leiter, Bond tracks "Mr. Big" through the jazz joints of Harlem, to the everglades and on to the Caribbean, knowing that this criminal heavy hitter is a real threat. No-one, not even the mysterious Solitaire, can be sure how their battle of wills is going to end…
Since the attacks of 9/11, billions of dollars and countless resources have been committed and expended in the attempt to make the nation more secure. Introduction to Homeland Security: Second Edition is written by a team of homeland security and justice professionals on the cutting edge of the field. The text is a comprehensive examination of current and future challenges and explores how the United States has chosen to confront these threats with both its military and civilian agencies. Topics include: A history of homeland security in the United States The mission of the various agencies in the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense The foundations of emergency management: mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery Inter-agency planning and cooperation and private partnership A survey of the most significant natural disasters and accidents, explored through case studies International and domestic terrorism and threat groups The impact of transportation and border security issues and the violence occurring in the Southwest Globalization and the role of intelligence in homeland security Future challenges in the field of homeland security Each chapter begins with objectives and ends with a summary, key terms, and discussion questions. Ample references encourage further study and research. The book is a premier text for criminal justice, homeland security, national security, and intelligence programs in universities and an ideal reference for professionals as well as policy and research institutes.
Contemporary democracies vary greatly in how much income inequality they tolerate. Some, like the United States and the United Kingdom, have seen high and rising levels for decades, while others, such as the Nordic countries, are much more equal. This comprehensive text draws on a wealth of cutting-edge theories and empirical data to examine the political and economic causes and consequences of income inequality around the globe. It is organized around a set of key questions, including: - Is there something morally wrong with inequality? - Is inequality good or bad for economic growth? - How does inequality affect political participation and engagement? - Who decides in the politics of inequality? Systematic and accessible, this is the perfect book for students with an interest in the connections between politics and inequality.
In 1984 SYLVIA JENSEN was a heavy drinker having an affair with Norton, an atomic veteran and fellow activist in the nuclear disarmament movement. In 2019, at seventy-seven and with her activist days behind her, Sylvia is protecting her hard-won recovery and simple lifestyle until Norton's troubled son Corey draws her back into the fight. To save his life and those of countless others, she and her old friend investigative reporter J.B. Harrell must unravel a decades old mystery and face the truth of the nuclear age before it is too late.
The Amazonian warrior explodes onto the scene in Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace Vol. 1! Collecting chapters 1-11 of the digital series, follow Wonder Woman on a host of adventures taking her across the entire DC Universe. Watch as she teams up with Harley Quinn to take down a crime boss in Gotham, or battles an alien beast in Gorilla City! Wherever someone is in danger, Wonder Woman will always be there to restore peace to the world!
Thanks to the aftermath of their time-traveling battle with the mad Lantern Volthoom, Earth’s newest Green Lanterns, Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz, are now Earth’s Green Lanterns in GREEN LANTERNS VOL. 5: OUT OF TIME. Stranded ten billion years in the past—and with only one power ring between them—Jessica and Simon have no idea how to get back to the 21st century. And when a group of alien Green Lanterns land in their midst, will our heroes be able to teach these newly empowered ancient Lanterns how to become a true Corps? While Lanterns—and Guardians of the Universe—from two eras fight the threat of Volthoom, can Simon Baz, with his ring destroyed beyond repair, find a place among the Emerald Warriors? It’s a shocking battle for the past, present and future of the universe! Writer Sam Humphries (PLANET HULK) is joined by artists Ronan Cliquet (BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL), Eduardo Pansica (DEATHSTROKE), Julio Ferreira (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) and more in GREEN LANTERNS VOL. 5: OUT OF TIME. Collects GREEN LANTERNS #27-32!
A new era begins for John Stewart and the Green Lantern Corps! The Guardians are dead leaving the Corps to fend for itself. But the damage has been done to the galaxy and the Green Lanterns are in shambles. It is up to John Stewart to train a group of rookie ringslingers with deadly foes hot on their tails and rings that aren't functioning properly. There is an ancient evil lurking at the edge of the universe, one that threatens to extinguish their life forever. Collects GREEN LANTERN CORPS #21-27 and ANNUAL #2.
Now that the Crime Syndicate's reign of terror is finally at an end, the Fastest Man Alive is more determined than ever to catch the countless criminals they released from Iron Heights-and stop the killer who's using weapons stolen from the Flash's rogues gallery to commit his crimes. In between, he's even trying to guide a troubled kid named Wally West back to the right path. But with each daring rescue and bullet-dodging battle, it feels like the time is slipping through his fingersÉ. Éand years from now, his time has run out. A darker, more driven Flash is working backwards through time to fix his forerunner's mistakes and save the lives he was too late to save-by any means necessary. His friends and enemies alike barely recognize him. That's because he's harboring a terrible secret about the Speed Force that fuels him. A secret that's set him on a collision courseÉwith himselfÉ Writers Robert Venditti & Van Jensen (GREEN LANTERN) join artist Brett Booth (NIGHTWING) launch an all-new era-and present the New 52 debut of Wally West-in THE FLASH VOL. 6: OUT OF TIME ! Collects THE FLASH #30-35, THE FLASH ANNUAL, and THE FLASH: FUTURES END #1.
This volume contains revised and extended versions of a selection of key papers from workshops held at the 28th International Conference on Applications and Theory of Petri Nets and Other Models of Concurrency, which took place in Siedlce, Poland, June 2007.
With the entire Corps under attack by the Khund and the shapeshifting Durlans, John Stewart must unravel the mystery behind destroyed Sector Houses. But as the situation becomes more dire, he and his rag tag group of Lanterns must seek out a Lantern that has been undercover for a very long time. Maybe even too long to be found. The beginning of this new GL epic begins here! Collects GREEN LANTERN CORPS #28-34, GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2 and GREEN LANTERN #31-33.
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