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mazanica · 5 years ago

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So I felt a desire to list some, though not all because that would take too long, of my AUs. So here are main AUs and some favourite AUs of mine!

MAIN AUs

(includes AUs I’ve yet to write or publish, but have planned out, and links to the ones started/that have anything written for them)

Phantom Watchers (Aliens AU): TW- Contains mental, emotional and physical abuse of a child. Bandi Cator is the son of General Commander Akrai Cator and Head Doctor of Sciences Aniya Martel, of the planet Lapinia. He isn’t sure who he really is, but it’s never mattered before... until he wakes up on a strange planet, alongside 11 others... and a mysterious group watching from the skies. (xx)

One Stormy Night on Lakeview Road (Vampire AU): When Goldie and his friends were children, they went into the old abandoned mansion on Lakeview Road and met the long-missing Fischbach family, whom they knew for only a single stormy night. Twelve years later, Goldie is the only one who remembers everything that happened that night and to believe that it was real- and he is the first to figure out just what was really living in the abandoned mansion. (xx)

Beneath Their Masks (High School AU): TW- CONTAINS SEVERE ABUSE, from physical, mental/psychological, emotional and sexual. Also contains cliques and highschool bullying. Spring and his friends are trying to survive their final year of highschool without anyone finding out their little secrets. Goldie and his friends are trying to enjoy their final year of just “being kids.” However, when new science teacher Mike Schmidt partners Spring’s group with members of the Fazgang, cracks begin to form and their classmates see right through them. (5 different parts; xx)

Division (Elemental/Magic AU): In a world divided into those who have Powers (Pazons) and those who don’t (Norands), two different rebellions are rising up... but they take completely opposite approaches and innocent people get hurt. One group of highschool students caught in the crossfire is about to learn the ugly truth of the world they live in and that nothing is what it seems. (xx)

Circuits to Flesh (Paranormal-esque reincarnation-ish horror AU): Freddy Fazbear and all who stepped through his door was always meant to have a tragic end. After the Mangle bit Jeremy Fitzgerald, the Toys were slated to be destroyed and the Originals sent to the old location again. However, rather than bemoan their fates, the Toys choose to spend their last hours fixing their older counterparts and making right what was wrong. This simple act of kindness changes everything. Fate has something else in store for them. For all of them. But they have to earn it. (xx)

Ribbons (Android AU): Many years ago, droids rose up and rebelled against their organic creators, and the survivors retreated into the places their mechanic creations could not follow; the wet forests, the blazing deserts and the freezing tundras. However, as the androids advanced and redesigned themselves and created new droids, they found a way to overcome the flaws of their “ancestors.” With sealed, synthetic skins, stabilizing fluid and a highly realistic appearance, the war between organics and droids continues. At least, that’s what Blu has always been taught- but when he meets and gets to know Bonnie, a Droid, it becomes clear that things aren’t so black and white. (xx xx xx)

Pennies AU: Bonnie, Freddy and Goldie are highly successful musicians who feel like they’ve lost something. They return to their hometown, Durmont, where a string of disappearances around Alban Creek have been happening the last 12 or so years. Bonnie remembers the first kid who disappeared when they were only around 5 or 6, whom he had spoken to the same morning he disappeared- the same morning of Bonnie’s mother’s funeral- and goes to Alban Creek with Freddy and Goldie... where they find themselves falling into another world. (xx)

CANON AUs

Aftermath Verse: After the murders, the Toys made a terrible choice and the OGs can only try and finish what they started. (just look through my Aftermath Verse tag lol)

Shadowed Verse: The Shadows play a game and Blue and Red are the ones who suffer.

Mending Bridge: Mike Schmidt returns to Freddy Fazbear’s to unravel the secrets of his past, in the process saving all of their futures.

Forever Five Nights: Mike Schmidt tells his granddaughters the story of how he befriended the animatronics through small acts of kindness.

Timeline (Unnamed): When something threatens to unravel all of time, Mike, Jeremy, Scott and the animatronics are chosen to save the multiverse. However, a difficult choice must be made- one where no one knows the outcome of. (Only includes FNaF 1-4 and explores the idea of a Redeemable!Purple Guy) (xx)

ANTHRO AUs

SCY-FY

Like I have 30 Phantom Watcher AUs it isn’t funny so I’m not even gonna list them (maybe if you really beg to see them all but some of them are literally the same AU but if one detail was different so-)

Starlight Dream: Similar to Phantom Watchers, it’s an Alien AU. However, Bonnie is an alien and Blu is not. Bonnie, a Lacatran Soldier fighting for Lacatran Independence from Lapinia, crash lands on Earth, right in Bonito (Blu) Rodriguez’ field. Blu brings the alien into his home and tends to his wounds, and begins to teach Bonnie Earthen cultures.

Project Xeros: Blu is an alien. A sexless, species-less alien known as the Xeros, one of the many products of Project Xeros; designed and bioengineered by a race intent on galactic domination, the Xeros can take the form of any species they have seen and touched in their true forms, and within a few generations any chosen planet would be completely wiped out as the Xeros multiply. However, upon discovery, the Xeros were ordered destroyed by the Galactic Alliance. Blu is one of the few survivors, and ends up on Earth in the company of Bonnie Henderson, a farmer’s son who, despite dreams of life on a stage, has taken over the family business after his parents’ untimely passing. (I think I’ve posted 1 or 2 things about this AU on tumblr...)

Stargate Atlantis AU: In which the cast end up discovering the lost city of Atlantis... in another galaxy. Spring, a young, mysterious and strangely brilliant scientist with a powerful Ancient Gene, is recruited into the Stargate Program where he goes to Atlantis under the leadership of Freddy Fazbear and his brother Goldie. Life on Atlantis is always an adventure, and it isn’t long until everyone on the voyage begins to lose their Earthen identities as they mingle with the locals of this new galaxy- from the strange bear “Red” who lives on the Atlantis mainland, to the Chickens of Avia whom become their main ally....

Dystopia/Droid AU: Freddy, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy are Droids built in the 23rd century. They watched the fall of Man shortly after their creation, but they sleep through the centuries under the careful watch of the Tower’s AI, “Goldie.” One day, many centuries later in the 27th century, Red, Blue, Chirp and Mangle (and those are not nicknames; simply words that have been found, but meanings lost, from the Old Writings, as language has changed over time) live just outside the ruins of an ancient and great city. The know it as a forbidden place, as it’s from the era of Hubris. However, they choose to explore the old tower at the center of everything, and unknowingly fix what had been broken- unintentionally waking of the vestiges of the past that everyone wishes had been forgotten...

More Droid AU: There are different types of Droids; Service Droids, Rally Droids and Kindred Droids. Service Droids are Droids built to fulfill specific jobs, such as factor work or servant work or farm work. Rally Droids are Droids made for fighting, like Droid Wrestling or something. Kindred are Droids built for people who either cannot have children of their own, or want a child they can mold perfectly into what they desire. The first two of these are not meant to be sentient, but they became sentient over time. Kindred are meant to mimic people as realistically as possible, to the point where their parts “grow” over time so the parents get the full raising-a-child experience- just feed them metal, keep them up-to-date at a doctor (mechanic), and you’re good. Except... none of the Droids are happy with this arrangement. Blu is a Kindred who desires more out of life than what his “parents” want him to be, and Bonnie is a Rally Droid who, after losing a match and being badly damaged, is bought by Blu’s parents as a sort of “bodyguard” and “companion” for their sheltered Kindred. However, the two begin to learn from each other...

False (Human AU): The world (of anthros) is a simulation, and in order to see what’s really happening, you have to die without dying- i.e. die before your body dies, without the script, so that the world resets back to before you died... and for the briefest of moments, where you are, you wake up. And only those who “died” and woke up, even just for a second, remember or realize it was ever reset at all. Blu has figured it out long ago, and Bonnie has always had a sense of something being wrong...

FANTASY AUs

Soulmates; Words: TW contains child abuse and neglect. In which the first words your soulmate ever says to you is written on your body. Bonnie and all his friends have very interesting tattoos. Blu and his friends have equally interesting tattoos. However, none of them believe soulmates are tied together, and a few of them have personal reasons to avoid it at all costs...

Soulmates; Colours: In which you can’t see the colour of your soulmate’s eyes until your eyes meet.

Soulmates; Voice (PW AU): In which you can hear the voice of your soulmate in your mind, and speak to them through the link. Blu and Bonnie are a Lapinian and a Lacatran, and on the night of the last Lacatran uprising, where Blu’s father razed over 50 Lacatran villages, including Bonnie’s, the link connects Blu to a hysterical Bonnie. Over time, the two become friends and learn each other’s secrets, perhaps even falling in love along the way, but neither see how they will ever even meet, let alone be together. Until the day they wake up on a planet far away from home, not even ten feet from one another...

Soulmates; Red Strings (PW AU): In which the red strings of fate tie everyone together, and some people can see them; thin red lines, tied to everyone’s middle finger and fading away, extending across the ground to places unseen... or to the person a few feet away. A young Lapinian, Blu, has always been able to see them, and he has always known he was different- because instead of going across the ground, his string went straight up into the sky. He’s met only a handful of people like him, whose string goes into the sky and who can see them. He’s curious, but when he finds the person on the other side of his string is a Lacatran....

Angels & Demons AU: Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy and Goldie are demons. Red, Blue, Chii and Mangle are angels. Spring is... something else. No one really knows. But these two groups end up colliding in their assignments on Earth, and no one really knows what to do about it. Least of all them.

Accidental Demon Summoning (unnamed): TW Contains child abuse and elements of racism and bullying. Bonito “Blu” Rodriguez has just moved to the USA with his mother and new stepfather, leaving all his friends behind and starting at a new school. One day, after being locked in the attic by his irate mother, Blu finds some belongings from the tenants before them- some old candles and demonology books. Blu doesn’t believe in demons and he’s bored... so he decides to do it. However, he makes a terrible mistake; he doesn’t outline contract parameters. Therefore, when a demon actually appears, Blu is pretty sure everything is going to go pretty badly... but the demon decides to stick around, just to mess with him. Upon seeing what is happening, however, the demon decides to fulfil his contract anyway, and Blu is horrified to find that they now have a new classmate. Spring Salvage, a demon hunter and Blu’s first friend in America, isn’t pleased.

Long for the Sea: Bonnie has moved in with his father in an old town, and reunites with his childhood friends Freddy, Goldie, Chica and Foxy. However, he’s not the only new kid on the block; strange things happen around Spring and his group. It turns out that Spring, Blu, Shabon, Red and Chii are merfolk, and Mangle a benevolent sea witch, who have fled from a dangerous war for the Throne- which Spring, the crowned prince, cannot yet claim as his blood isn’t “mature” enough. So they bide their time, and Bonnie feels drawn to investigate...

Reincarnation AUs: I have a few of these actually, including one that has Blu remembering all his past lives and Bonnie remembering flashes of the last. Another one, however, is Bonnie and Blu are the reincarnations of a semi-famous historic couple, a lord and a lady, who died young and childless, almost perfect replicas of their past selves, and remembering the last ballad they wrote together... which only the current owner of the old historic house, Bonnie’s own uncle and direct descendent of the lord’s sister, knows.

Pirate AU: Foxy is the captain of one crew. Mangle is the captain of another. Spring is a dread pirate who retired and went into hiding years ago to care for his young son, whose mother (one of multiple lovers Spring had had at the time) died in childbirth. Some things happen that drags Spring out of retirement, causes Foxy’s crew to start searching for him, and makes Mangle’s crew go undercover in a large medieval city to find answers and save their “princess”...

Dragons AU: Bonnie is a dragon who can take human (er, rabbit) form. He fell in love, many years before, with the magic queen of the kingdom at the base of the mountain his horde of gold is in, and dedicated his life to serving her and her kingdom. However, a war that the kingdom was swiftly losing, even with the help of a magic dragon, threatened to tear everything apart, and Bonnie made a choice he never wanted to make; as a last ditch effort to save the queen, he used almost all of the rest of his magic, trapping him in his dragon form for over a hundred years, to send her through time, to a future where “you will be safe.” Now, nearly three hundred years in the future, long after peace has been made and the kingdom now lives under the rule of Ursius (now a country, rather than a planet lol) while maintaining its culture through festivals and historical plays and such (with the Ursian twin kings’ blessings) and the mystery of the missing queen, Blu lives with his family near the forest’s edge near the ruins of the ancient city, seeing the tip of the castle protruding just above the treeline. He has no memory of his past, but feels a strange longing to go there...

Historical Hero AU (NOT PW, all on one planet, the names are all countries): Bonnie is a Lacatran Warrior... from long in the past. He is credited with almost singlehandedly defeating the Lapinian Army, with just one snag; he fell on the battlefield and was never found. It’s a mystery that haunts everyone to modern times. In modern times, peace has for the most part been attained; Lacatra gained its independence from Lapinia as a direct result of Bonnie, Lapinia and Ursius and Lacatra are now all allies of one another, and only Lapinia is still run by a monarchy, under the close watch of a Council. Blu, attending the College of Arts and History in Lacatra, has always been looking into the mystery of “Where did Bonnie of Lacatra go?” Well, he gets his answer one day when he heads to his home near the Lacatra-Lapinia border and literally trips over an injured rabbit. The answer? “He somehow slipped through frikkin’ TIME.” Bonnie does not adjust to modern times well.

Zombie World AU: TW references child abuse and running away. Blu is living a pretty hard life when he ends up slipping through the gaps into a parallel dimension, just like his best friends who disappeared years before. This world is much like his own... except it has been many years since a zombie outbreak, and no one he knew in his world was ever born here. Now he must find a way back, but a desire to save his new friends causes some trouble... after all, if someone who was never meant to exist crosses dimensions, what happens then? (xx)

Pokemon AU: Blue began his journey to becoming a Pokemon master when he was young, but he doesn’t go it alone.

PARANORMAL AUs

GHOSTS AU: TW talks about past suicide and murder. Everyone’s a ghost. They’re all dead. Boom. Bam. Okay a little more on that, everyone knows ghosts exist, but they all seem to gather in this one area... and in this one town, where the barrier between the worlds is thinnest, the ghosts look just like anyone else. Sometimes you don’t even know you’re dead. But when it’s normal to have a dead classmate, things get weird. Deadly weird. The living and the dead were never meant to mingle, and bad things happen to the living who cross that line. So no one does. It’s pretty easy, though- the dead tend to ignore the living. Bonnie is new in town, coming to live with his father after his mother was murdered during a trip to the mountains, and he feels drawn to a certain group of students. Two groups of students, actually; the Fazgang, and Springtrap’s gang. However, he’s told from day 1 to not approach Springtrap’s gang... because they’ve been dead for over ten years, and simply going through the routines they’d had when alive. Yet he somehow gets the ghosts’ attention, something that was nigh on impossible for the living to do... but Bonnie begins noticing some strange things about himself, and his new friends. Maybe they aren’t as alive as they thought.

ANOTHER GHOST AU: Bonnie and his friends move into an old creaky house, and right off the bat Bonnie sees strange shit happening. He’s none too pleased, because no one else will believe him that they’re not alone in the house. However, something happens that brings it to everyone’s attention... there are ghosts living in the house. It doesn’t take long for Freddy to put together the pieces; these are the ghosts of the Fischbach Family, a family that was murdered over fifty years before and their bodies, save for a piece of one of their ears, was never found. Now they have to help the ghosts move on by finally, finally, solving the case of their murder. Except ghosts can be so cryptic and never tell you what you need to know...

YET AGAIN A GHOST AU: Well, kinda-ghost AU. It’s not really ghosts but it’s hard to explain. Basically some culty crap happened, and the man who funded the local high school, Samuel Salvage, died under mysterious circumstances, as did his entire family. Bonnie, a conspiracy theorist, has many theories as to what might have happened, but Goldie, who is having a hard time coping with his and Freddy’s parents’ divorce and failing his history class, could not care less. However, when he’s given a research assignment about the family as extra credit- his only chance to pass and graduate- he goes to the graveyard where the entire family- the two parents and all eleven of their children, whom died within 10 years of each other from unknown causes- is buried. He accidentally ends up standing on one of the graves, and from that point on he’s able to see and speak with Franklin “Spring” Salvage, one of Samuel Salvage’s sons, though he isn’t aware of his identity at first... and he begins to uncover a dark, dangerous secret that no one wants him to learn.

NORMAL WORLD

The Dome (Dystopia AU again): WARNINGS this AU contains classism taken to an extreme. All of society now lives in Dome, a city inside- well, a dome. There are two levels to the Dome; Above, where the elite live, and Below, where the lower classes struggle to survive under the dangerous iron fist of their totalitarian government. Freddy, Goldie and their friends have always lived Above, never knowing the horrors of what happens Below in their spacious, sunny scapes. However, a school project has them venturing Below for a documentary that turns out to be more dangerous than any of them ever imagined.

Circus AU: THE OG MAZANICA AU YO! CAN’T BELIEVE I ALMOST FORGOT LIKE. WARNING, THIS AU CONTAINS EXPLICIT RACISM. In a world where Anthros are legally considered little more than animals and have few protections and many discriminations, Freddy, Goldie, Bonnie, Chica and Foxy run a restaurant, with Mike as the owner on paper. Red, Spring, Blu, Chii and Mangle run a circus (along with Marion, BB, JJ and a few others) with Jeremy as the owner on paper. They’re both funded by the mysterious sponsors Shafred Umbre and Bonsha Shade, two of the rare “Animals” who made it in this world. So of course, it’s only a matter of time before these two groups meet... (xx)

OTHER

Narnia AU: Pretty self explanatory, but basically; Red, Blue, Chii and Mangle are four siblings who find themselves in another world, and they live out an entire life there...

Wrong Number, Thank You: WARNINGS this AU contains depression and suicidal ideation/attempts and mentions of self harm Sometimes a wrong number message can save a life, as Goldie learned when he accidentally messaged one of his classmates instead of his brother. After receiving some help on the math homework- and a picture of the notes with something suspicious in the background- Goldie makes it his goal to befriend and help this mysterious classmate.... if only he could figure out who it was. Meanwhile, Spring is frustrated with his nosy classmate, yet...

OKAY I HAVE A LOT MORE BUT THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVOURITES, if you have any questions about any of them just shoot me a message and I’ll happily answer. I might add more later on so yeh. I have so many more lol... Now in Mazey’s Oneshot Collection there’s a ton already but I have like 10x that many so-

#FNaF AUs #Mazey's AUs #Go ahead and ask questions if you want #I REALLY REALLY LIKE TALKING ABOUT MY AUs OKAY

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thebigreylotheory · 5 years ago

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Belated TROS trailer reaction and thoughts

Painting.

Been doing lots of painting. Rewatching TFA, TLJ, and Solo and painting.

Ok, wow, originally intended to have this up by May the 4th….but like I mentioned some posts ago, bantha poodoo happens. (Caps is the same :( )

It’s finally, finally time for my TROS trailer reaction, thoughts, and a few theories! (I don’t know about you, but I’m still not over how good it is. Say what you will, Star Wars has the best trailers.)

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Breathing is very important to the sequel trilogy. (I would say that Rey that is totally going to be ahead of the game for Lamaze class if we get a sequel-sequel trilogy/book/comic baby some galaxy far far away day.)

I’ve wondered if the movie will take the time to explain how the Skywalker lightsaber has been repaired? My feeling is, sorta like ROTJ, it’ll just be there like Luke’s green lightsaber. So, you’ll either have to make up your own head canon OR we’ll eventually get books and comics for the time gap between TLJ and TROS that will explain exactly what Rey did. Since she’s a scavenger, and mechanically inclined around junk, my feeling right now is, it’s possible she might have gone on a journey for a new kyber crystal and she’s repurposed the hilt. Which I think could be symbolically interesting….almost saying she’s “her own person (crystal)” on the inside now, but externally carrying on the outward mantle of her teacher/master Luke.

Which leads me to: by now, you’ve probably heard the theory that the last name “Skywalker” might transform to a term for the henceforth new Jedi. Personally, I am a fan of this theory. I think it would be useful for keeping the Star Wars eras straight when referencing any potential future Star Wars films/books/comics. For example, instead of saying “post-Skywalker trilogies,” one could say this-or-that takes place during the Jedi era or the new Skywalker era, etc (as well as, hopefully, the Knights of the Old Republic era someday soon).

AND, if Rey dubs herself (and perhaps any future students she has) a Skywalker….then, well, oddly enough, it would fulfill the whole Rey is a Skywalker discussion in the most interesting way possible. (While also keeping the plot open for her to choose whomever *coughcough* Ben Solo *coughcough* she would like to romantically be with someday.) It could potentially mean anyone could be a Skywalker. I’m a Skywalker. You’re a Skywalker. We’re Skywalker. Sign me up.

Luke is everybody’s spiritual father. (And I guess Vader is everybody’s grandfather??)

And, on a kinda odd note, being a Caravan-of-Courage-baby and a long-time SW fan, thinking of the name Skywalker, does anyone else think it sounds like a talent? Or is my brain just connecting Moonwalking with Skywalking? I guess, technically, Rey isn’t Skywalking here, right? It’s more like Skyjumping? Skyflipping? Maybe she’s really a Skyflipper. Part dolphin.

But I slightly digress, back to the trailer.

When this scene hit, I initially thought, from a distance, the TIE was a TIE bomber. Haha, silly me.

I have fond memories of the TIE bomber toys Revan/Devan had as a kid.

Yay, Lawrence of Arabia will be returning to theaters Sept. 1st and 4th, presented by TCM! I did a middle school history report over Lawrence. Mostly because I wanted to learn about desert warfare so I could write better Star Wars fan fiction. It’s all about Star Wars, people. It always has been.

Now, that’s what I call TIE racing!

Sweet butter tacos, by now I have paused these scenes over and over trying to decide if this is Kylo Ren and/or if the scenes match or they’ve been sliced much like the TLJ trailer.

HAHA. You trailer editor people are so good. You did it just enough to make me crazy until December. THANKS.

But, I guess it’s safe to say, in this sequel trilogy, when the camera zooms to black gloves, it’s probably Kylo.

Gee, these two just can’t flirt normally. It’s like they thought, “Oh what can we do on our date that hasn’t been done before?” “Oh, I know, let’s play chicken with the TIE Fighter!”

No, in all seriousness, as it’s been said before many times now, this would be a really strange way to try to take Rey out…

Wouldn’t Kylo be a man and just face her? He hasn’t been afraid to face people before.

And, I don’t know…some people I know are hoping that they are working together somehow, which I hope they are, don’t get me wrong,…but at the moment, I just can’t think of why Rey would need to jump on a TIE Fighter/Kylo’s TIE. (Mind out of the gutter!) I mean, if they are working together, practicing even, for some Force trick/feat that needs doing to destroy or infiltrate something, it looks like she could have climbed on the TIE before it took off?

I mean the Interwebs might tell you that she needs to practice her jumping so she can have the high ground later, but I still don’t know.

It could be a dream/vision. Simple enough.

It could be that ForceTime is acting really weird?

Did we really understand or have all the rules of ForceTime in TLJ? Could it be if ForceTime connects and Rey and Kylo hold-on to another they can pull each other to a different location? So for instance, if Rey jumps on the TIE she could be transported to where Kylo is?

That would mean there was a reason Luke told them to stop. Did he know either Kylo would be pulled to Ahch-To in the flesh or Rey would end up at the First Order (before she totally left in the Falcon for the First Order)?

Dunno. That could be getting too “beam-me-up-Scotty” or too “magical” for SW. We’ll see. I’m open to most things so long as they’re done well.

Alternatively, because Caps and I have also been reading SW comics for a few years now, I think it’s also possible that Kylo could be possessed here.

As in, someone:

Like monkey-hands here, or whomever monkey-hands works for (Palps, Hux, The Resistance, KOR), took Kylo’s helmet and added Sith-y stuff to it.

I want to lean towards the idea of an enemy/frenemy of Kylo’s changing his helmet. I thought it was a little unusual that Kylo would go back to wearing the helmet after smashing it. I mean, character-wise, I figured it would remind him of Snoke’s taunts. It seemed like a step backward. Like going back to a security blanket after you’ve gotten over needing it. Dunno, are they going to capture him and force him to wear it? Making him Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs to get him out of the way?

BUT, there again, I guess, I could stretch my imagination and believe that Kylo, might, might, go back to wearing his helmet on his own, if he thought there was some power or knowledge to be gained. And, either, earnestly, he did it to himself or it was a TRAP!

And possibly, in this scene, possessed Kylo is about to crash wherever Rey is, but she saves him by cutting open the hatch, etc?

(She’s learned to lift rocks, but could she stop a TIE via the Force and climb in and save someone? Maybe, but it, arguably, wouldn’t look as cool or dramatic). And if that were the case, Kylo would be in some serious debt to Rey for saving his life. Girl already spared him once. Twice, if you count she didn’t run him through on Starkiller Base.

Anyways, back to reviewing the trailer chronologically.

Somehow this reminds me of the Lost City of Atlantis. Was there a city on Bespin below Cloud City? According to Wookiepedia Bespin is a cloudy place. Sooo, could be Lando’s entrance in the movie, possibly.

Did I read somewhere that Kylo is tackling a Knight of Ren here? (Double checked and yes.) That’s interesting. I could come up lots of out-of-the-hat-theories as to why. KOR turns against him. Kylo turns against KOR. KOR Civil War? KOR Battle Royale where the survivor of the Hunger Games gets to be Master?

But what’s really interesting, is the fact that Kylo doesn’t slice the guy in two pieces with the lightsaber.

And that, to me, also spawns some theories. Is the tackle just a cinematic scene to show Kylo’s strength? Maybe Disney doesn’t want to go “Darth Maul-ing” people in two pieces? Kylo, for some reason, isn’t killing people on this particular day or any more at all? Or Kylo’s in a super rush and is more focused on getting a certain location in a hurry and whatever, guy was in the way? It made me concerned, mmm, can’t Kylo use the Force in this scene? He isn’t Force Pushing or Freezing the guy?

This week on “This Old Helmet,” Norm and guys add detailing to a once dilapidated helmet. Yup, it was a real fixer-upper. If Mr. Monkey doesn’t work for some VIP, he’s a really strange janitor.

Ok, Finn and Poe are going to, canon, start a boy band in TROS, right? This is a scene from their KPOP-ish music video, right? “‘Cause I want it that way…” If they don’t dance, so help me Star Wars...I’ll make them in a fanvid.

To be honest, I’m not sure if I like D/O yet. The jury is still out for me. Mostly because I thought some of the other concept designs were much cuter. Although, I can’t wait to see the Droid Builders tackle this one. I’m still stuck on a mouse droid.

Aww, yeah, welcome back Lando! Mr. Smoothie! (I wish he’d been apart of TFA and TLJ, but better late than never.) I know, I know the ship should be Chewie’s now, but I secretly hope that Lando is able to donate money to restore the Falcon, like an old classic car. *coughcough* Reylo Wedding Gift *coughcough*

Hmm, moisture farm or temple? Guess we’ll see. I’m loving that the troops possibly have jetpacks and/or sand-speeders?

Dunno, after the whole Rambo C3P0 poster, I’m wondering if someone’s after C3P0 here? BB and R2 have had their “find-that-droid” day, maybe it’s C3P0’s turn?

Aww, the medal. Sweet medal.

I can give you some out-of-the-hat ideas about this, too. Maybe this is Han’s. Maybe it’s in Leia’s collection of memories and she takes it out for nostalgia, to feel close to Han in spirit, or for the anniversary of his death. Maybe she’s decided to give it to someone else? Or, worst-case scenario, the Resistance needs gold and this is all they got left?

Or, this is Luke’s? And ditto on everything. Maybe Luke left it behind before he left for Ahch-To? Maybe he gave it back to Leia? Or maybe Leia and company find more of Luke’s belongings elsewhere? Maybe Luke was using it as a bookmark in one of the Jedi Texts?

Goodness. When the trailer hit Celebration, this scene filled my heart with the greatest bittersweet joy.

I’m really glad that the extra/reworked footage of Carrie as Leia looks good. That it will uphold her legacy. It’s been on my mind ever since her passing.

In fact, I was so caught up in being happy that the footage looks great, at first, I didn’t stop to think why Leia and Rey are hugging?

And, at first, I was so vicariously being Rey while watching the trailer, hugging Leia with my own emotional fan tear, that I didn’t consider why is Rey crying?

Well, theory-wise it could be a number of things. Rey and Leia have really bonded, and maybe Rey’s about to go on a dangerous mission? Or the Resistance has had a major setback?

But, I think one of the biggest, most emotional, thing both Rey and Leia have in common is:

Yup. Benny Boy.

And, this thought/feeling opens up a whole new can.

Um, have they heard something about Kylo/Ben that’s upsetting? And, if so, would this scene take place early or late in the film? I’m sure you’ve heard the rumors that Kylo/Ben might not be making it out of this one entirely. Dunno, to me, it almost feels like Rey’s upset that she’s failed at something. I guess, especially, because it’s extra/reworked footage of the reaction to Han’s death.

Again, with the band! It’s like a 90s Alternation Rock cover!

My question is: What is in Rey’s hand? Is it a bag? What’s in the bag? Is she carrying the Jedi text or some other special item? Is it a device? What sort of device?

Have they all been camping? ‘Cause Finn and Poe have bags, too. Do they got thermal detonators in there?

I’m assuming, since they look more angry/focused than shocked, that their on some sort of mission to find this broken piece of Death Star II? That their purpose is to go inside? Or destroy the rest of it? Either way, if I learned anything from Wind Waker, it doesn’t look like a good day for sailing towards it.

Now, in the split second when Luke says “no one’s ever really gone” again…I wanted to believe we were going to get a Force Ghost reveal. Or that possibly, the-Force-killed-Luke was just social media red herring.

I never dreamed that laugh….

Chilled me to the bone.

The biggest “oh Sh*$” moment of my movie trailer watching life.

Ooo the possibilities. More thoughts on Emperor Palps’ return later.

Until then my Reylos and Star Wars friends, May The Force Be With You!

#tros trailer reaction #tros speculation #tros theories #star wars speculation #reylo #reylo theory #reylo thoughts #tros thoughts #save ben solo #my star wars diary

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thesffcorner · 6 years ago

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The Gilded Wolves

The Gilded Wolves is the first book in a YA fantasy duology written by Roshani Chokshi. It’s set in a fictionalized version of Paris, 1889; in this universe the destruction of the tower of Babel, left the world several fragments of Babel, each with an unimaginable magical potential. The Order, an organization lead by 4 Houses, hide and protect the location of these fragments, as well as lead the world into the art of forging; an ability to manipulate mind or matter into various ways. We follow Severin, the heir to a disgraced House of Vanth, and his ragtag team of thieves, who specialize in “acquiring” artifacts from the Order. During their latest acquisition of a forged Chinese compass, the gang realizes that the map hidden inside the compass leads to something immensely powerful and dangerous; a Horus Eye, an artifact that can show them the location of Babel fragment. This book was awesome; it has all the elements of this type of adventure story that I like; a motley cast of characters, treasure hunts, heists and powerful artifacts related to history. The world and the characters are incredibly entertaining, and if you at all enjoyed the original Mummy films, National Treasure or even Tomb Raider, you will probably love this book.

World Building: Let’s start with the world-building. This novel is set against the backdrop of 1889 World Fair or Exposition Universelle, which unveiled the Eiffel Tower. Combine that with the characters’ base of operation being a hotel called L’Eden, which Severin owns, and this book has the perfect atmosphere for Paris during the turn of the century. Choksi takes full advantage of the setting; we visit glamorous parties, cabarets, palaces and the Exposition itself, while also not shying away from the darker parts of Paris. Something I really enjoyed was the juxtaposition of France, and Paris in particular being this city of liberties and progressivism, while at the same time being firmly a product of its time, with all the colonialism, racism and xenophobia that entails. One thing I’ve heard from people who didn’t like this book is that the world is very confusing and dense. I definitely will agree that the first 50 or so pages of this book are very dense; there’s a lot that needs to be explained, especially the magic system and the background as to how this world is different from historical Paris. We learn about the Order, the Houses, Forging, the Tower of Babel, the Horus Eye and all the character backstories in a very short amount of time, and while I didn’t have a problem following any of it, I am also a huge history nerd and religion nerd, so a lot of these things I was already familiar with. I think there’s also a specific reason as to why a lot of people were annoyed with the world-building. Before this book came out, and with early reviews, it was compared a lot to Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Now, that comparison is apt; the general plot, the group of 6 ragtag thieves trying their best amidst a crisis much bigger than any of them, the search for a powerful, mysterious artifact, the heist elements, are all things that were present in Six of Crows. However, Six of Crows was a sequel to a whole trilogy that had already set up both the world and the magic system, so it was free to start the plot immediately. This book has to actually build up this world, and while we can agree or disagree on how successful it did it, I think a lot of people didn’t give it a proper chance, because they expected another Six of Crows, and they got something different. Speaking of the confusing elements, I really enjoyed the backstory on the Houses and the commentary on colonialism and power dynamics that Chokshi weaves in it. As secret organizations tend to, the Order is rather corrupt and power-hungry and the people who suffer under it, tend to be the same people who suffered under the European expansion of the 18 and 19 centuries. It was an interesting reflection of real historical events, and I enjoyed how it actually tied both with the plot and the characters. Plot: Speaking of plot, I enjoyed that a lot too. The plot is essentially several increasingly dangerous heists, and there’s nothing I like more than a good heist. But what really sold this treasure hunt to me were the actual clues and treasure. Without spoiling anything, this book relies heavily on puzzles, riddles and a combination of math and history. It make sense that the Order would design these elaborate puzzles based on math and historical knowledge, seeing as one of their main roles is preserving history. As such, it was a blast to try and solve the riddles with the characters, and I was thrilled to see they were actually complex, and not at all similar to the puzzles and riddles we usually get in media. There’s a lot of Latin, a lot of religious texts, a lot of play on words, and most importantly math! I love math! It was so much fun to see math in a fantasy book! My favorite puzzle had to do with a specific mathematical sequence that also shows up in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider. It was great. Characters: The characters were all very likable, and distinct from one another. I will admit, at first I too fell into the trap of comparing them to the characters in Six of Crows, and though they do fill out roughly the same archetypes, they are entirely different people. Let’s start with Hypnos. He was my absolute favorite character; he has a dramatic flare and sense of humor, while also having a true vulnerability which the rest of the characters take a bit to see. I liked that he was unabashedly himself, that he had real struggles with race and belonging (seeing as he’s mixed race, his mother being from Mozambique), but was still a character who took everything in stride and was just a joy to watch bicker with the others. Tristan was the character I liked the least. He was the least developed one, and at many points I sort of felt like he was filling out the role of a child, while still being at least a teenager. He’s a botanist, and can forge plants, but he disappeared for long stretches of the book, making it hard for me to sympathize with him. Since he doesn’t get a PoV, and his personality isn’t strong enough to compensate for it like Hypnos’, he got lost in the shuffle for me. Zofia was my favorite of the girls. She reminded me of a mix between Audrey and Vinny from Atlantis: The Lost Empire; she’s stubborn, has a difficulty with conversations and people, and likes to blow things up. It’s never explicitly stated is Zofia is on the spectrum or just awkward, but I thought the way her discomfort with jokes, conversations, word play, physical touch and humans in general was presented was very well done and respectful. Zofia was a great character; she has flaws and insecurities, and she works through them in her own way, while also clearly caring about her friends. She is Jewish too, and this plays a big role in her character backstory that I really liked; it’s not often that we get visible Jewish characters, especially not in fantasy. Enrique was, after Hypnos my second favorite. Like Hypnos he has a very strong sense of humor, and he masks his fears and discomfort with jokes, which I can relate to a lot. He’s half Spanish, half Filipino, and a historian to add, which was very entertaining, as he is often paired with Zophia (Zophia being the math expert), to solve the riddles. I liked that his religion while being a part of his identity, didn’t overtake his character, and his banter with all the rest of the characters was very entertaining. Laila was a character I’m torn on. On the one hand, I absolutely loved her persona as L’Enigma, and I loved the banter she had with especially Severin and Zophia, but on the other hand I found her backstory contrived. I didn’t like that she needed this specific thing to have such large hang ups around, and I felt that it especially didn’t make a lot of sense with her persona as L’Enigma. I won’t lie and say that her relationship with Severin wasn’t heart wrenching, but I felt like out of all the characters she had the most muddled motivations. Her powers were very cool though, and I liked that she was clever in a different way from Enrique and Zophia, being more attune to people and manipulation than science or history. Finally Severin. Like Laila, I found his character a bit muddled; he seems to flip flop the most between being a charming manipulator, and a brooding, serious crime boss. I found the former part of his personality a lot more interesting, because those were the scenes where he didn’t remind me of a less developed version of Kaz. His backstory is interesting and I really liked his relationship with Laila, but I think the rushed ending really hurt his characterization the most. Overall, this was a book I enjoyed immensely. It’s fun, it’s fast paced, it has a group of incredibly likable and funny characters, and it was a blast to read. I can’t wait for the sequel and if you’re in need to some kids trying their best, check this out.

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#gilded wolves #gilded wolves review #moni talks #book review

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patricksilvrrozartistry · 6 years ago

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Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2018

It's time to present you guys with my top 10 favorite albums of 2018. There were a lot of amazing albums this year, but these 10 stole my heart. If you want to see my top 5 favorite EP's of the year, you can check out that post here. And just like on that post, we're going to see the honorable mentions first before we dive into the top 10. Let me explain my ranking system before we dive into this first though. If a release is followed by **, that means that I really enjoyed the album, but it wasn't enough to make it to the top 10. Now if a release is followed by ***, that means it had the potential of being on the top 10 and was an amazing release. One last thing before we get into this: I am a metalhead, so majority of the albums are metal albums (which I have the genres listed next to each release so you'll get to see that first hand). Ok, time to get on with it and look at the MANY honorable mentions.

Hell City - Flesh and Bones** (hard rock) Dimmu Borgir - Eonian** (symphonic black metal) Kamelot - The Shadow Theory** (symphonic power metal) Visions of Atlantis - The Deep and the Dark** (symphonic power metal) The Atlas Moth - Coma Noir** (sludge/stoner metal) CupcakKe - Ephorize** (rap/hip hop) Purest of Pain - Solipsis** (death metal) Fairy Bones - 0% Fun** (punk/alternative rock) Orphaned Land - Unsung Prophets and Dead Messiahs** (oriental symphonic metal) Elephants in Paradise - Wake Up** (hard rock) Anna von Hausswolff - Dead Magic** (dark ambient) Chaostar - The Undivided Light** (classical/dark ambient) Profane Burial - The Rosewater Park Legend** (symphonic black metal) Shadowrise - Shadowrise** (symphonic metal) Miss FD - Transcendence** (industrial) Collibus - Trusting the Illusion** (djent/progressive metal) Alexandra Martin - Fragments and Reflections** (classical) Caliban - Elements** (djent/metalcore) Whyzdom - As Time Turns to Dust** (symphonic metal) Lyria - Immersion** (symphonic metal) Graveshadow - Ambition's Price** (symphonic metal) Temperance - Of Jupiter and Moons** (symphonic power metal) Light Among Shadows - Under the Waves** (gothic metal) Emphasis - Soul Transfer** (progressive symphonic metal) Neophobia - Monstermind** (symphonic metal) Caligatum - Epidemus** (symphonic gothic metal) Apparition - The Awakening** (symphonic metal) Caedeous - Domini Tenebrarum** (symphonic black metal) Amorphis - Queen of Time** (melodic metal) Little Dead Bertha - Age of Silence** (blackened symphonic death metal) Midnattsol - The Aftermath** (symphonic metal) 11th Dimension - Paramnesia** (progressive metal) Witch Moutain - Witch Mountain** (doom metal) Inner Core - Soultalker** (symphonic metal) Lovelorn Dolls - Darker Ages** (gothic rock/metal) A Sound of Thunder - It Was Metal** (heavy metal) Sinistro - Sangue Cassia** (post metal) Meden Agan - Catharsis** (symphonic metal) Phosphenes - Find Us Where We're Hiding** (ambient/post rock) 69 Chambers - Machine** (progressive metal) Aeternitas - Tales of the Grotesque** (symphonic gothic metal) Florence + the Machine - High as Hope** (indie pop) Distorted Harmony - A Way Out** (progressive metal) Exlibris - Inertia** (power metal) Sacrificed - Enraged** (hard rock) Frozen Crown - The Fallen King** (symphonic power metal) Manes - Slow Motion Death Sequence** (dark alternative metal) Ängie - Suicidal Since 1995** (trap hop) Cinnamun Beloved - Stain** (gothic metal) Opera Queen - Phantasmagoric Symphony** (symphonic metal) Beyond the Black - Heart of the Hurricane** (symphonic power metal) Black Mirrors - Look into the Black Mirror** (psychedelic rock/rock n roll) Ethernity - The Human Race Extinction** (progressive metal) Cher - Dancing Queen** (pop) Zahna - Red for War** (alternative metal) Sick N' Beautiful - Element of Sex** (heavy metal) Mother Feather - Constellation Baby** (punk) Sylvaine - Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone** (shoegaze/post metal) Promethee - Convalescence** (progressive metal/metalcore) Dark Sarah - The Golden Moth** (symphonic power metal) Haken - Vector** (progressive metal) And Then She Came - Kaosystematiq** (alternative metal) Shadygrove - In the Heart of Scarlet Wood** (folk) My Merry Machine - Ignition** (gothic rock) I:Scintilla - Swayed** (industrial) Northward - Northward** (hard rock) In the Woods... - Cease the Day** (progressive doom metal) Décembre Noir - Autumn Kings** (doom death metal)

MaYaN - Dhyana*** (symphonic death metal) Amaranthe - Helix*** (modern metal) Rivers of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name*** (progressive death metal) Ionnalee - Everyone Afraid to be Forgotten*** (synth-pop) Sanguine Glacialis - Hadopelagic*** (progressive gothic death metal) Realm of Glass - Reveries From the Haunted*** (progressive metal) Eleine - Until the End*** (symphonic gothic metal) TesseracT - Sonder*** (djent/atmospheric progressive metal) Kobra and the Lotus - Prevail II*** (heavy metal) Follow the Cipher - Follow the Cipher*** (power metal) Pryapsime - Epic Loon*** (avant-garde metal) Crownless - Confines of Silence*** (symphonic power metal) Trillium - Tectonic*** (symphonic power metal) Purple Nail - Red Sky*** (gothic metal) Dol Ammad - Cosmic Gods: Episode II - Astroatlas*** (progressive symphonic metal) Elyose - Reconnxion*** (symphonic modern metal) Dimilight - Kingdom of Horrors*** (symphonic extreme gothic metal) Piqaia - Artifact*** (djent/atmospheric progressive metal) Sirenia - Arcane Astral Aeons*** (symphonic gothic metal) Poppy - Am I a Girl?*** (experimental pop) Meg Myers - Take Me to the Disco*** (alternative) Solborn - Dark Lights of Delirium*** (symphonic metal) Enemy Inside - Phoenix*** (hard rock/metal) The Anix - Shadow_Movement*** (synth-rock) Circus of Fools - Rex*** (gothic metal) Marcela Bovio - Through Your Eyes*** (chamber prog) Circles - The Last One*** (djent/progressive metal) Voices From the Fuselage - Odyssey: The Founder of Dreams*** (djent/ambient/progressive metal) Aeonian Sorrow - Into the Eternity a Moment We Are*** (atmospheric gothic doom metal)

Now for my absolute favorite releases of the year!

10. Phantom Elite - Wasteland (symphonic metal)

If you enjoyed Marina La Torraca in Exit Eden, then you'll be able to get a different feel for her voice on this album. This is her main project outside of Exit Eden and their sound is so cool. The mixing could've been a bit better, but that doesn't bother me too much. In fact it gives it some extra character. I'm really excited to hear what these guys come up with next. This album really took me by surprise to just how good it turned out to be and how dramatic it got at times.

Favorite songs: 1. Revelation 2. Wasteland 3. Siren's Call

9. My Indigo - My Indigo (indie pop)

When I found out that Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation) was going to be releasing a solo album, I was really curious about what kind of sound she'd go for. I couldn't have imagined a better sound for her. Not a single dud on this album. It's so lovely and a breath of fresh air for her. You get a really great feel for her vocal range and there's some pretty cool vocal lines on here. Definitely a beautiful and touching album from start to finish.

Favorite songs: 1. Starcrossed Lovers 2. Out of the Darkness 3. Lesson Learned

8. Marmozets - Knowing What You Know Now (alternative rock)

I don't remember ever subscribing to their YouTube channel, but I'm so glad I did, because I found one of my top 10 favorite albums of the year because of it. Their sound is so in your face and on the verge of being alternative metal, but it's toned down enough to not be at that level. It definitely works for them. The music is so fun and absolutely wonderful to just jam out to. One of the most random discoveries I've made that I absolutely adore.

Favorite songs: 1. Play 2. Major System Error 3. Habits

7. Dream Ocean - Lost Love Symphony (symphonic metal)

I learned about these guys through a Facebook friend at the beginning of the year and wound up really enjoying them. This album is pure symphonic metal. It's got drama, power, energy, strong riffs, amazing orchestrations, and a mezzo-soprano with a gorgeous voice. I find it kind of funny that Mark Jansen is featured on a track called Never Enough knowing full well that Epica have a song of the same name. I'm definitely am gonna be keeping my eye on these guys.

Favorite songs: 1. Somewhere Untouched 2. The Last Dance 3. Divine Light

6. The Hardkiss - Залізна ластівка (progressive pop/rock)

These guys are evolving so much. This album is definitely a lot more on the rock side, but it still has a bit of that pop element. I'm waiting for them to take the plunge and release a full blown metal album. I think this album is a good first step in that direction. The production gives this album a bit of a sci-fi feel to it that I really like. It's so different compared to their previous releases and really stands out. I also really like how majority of the songs are in Ukrainian. It's always been the other way around for them, so it's a nice change.

Favorite songs: 1. Complicity 2. 00:00 3. Koxaнці

5. Silent Stream of Godless Elegy - Smutnice (folk doom metal)

I really started taking a liking to these guys in the later part of last year after falling madly in love with their song Mokoš, so I knew I had to check out the new album when it dropped. This album turned out to be a lot more pretty than what I was expecting it to be. It's so beautiful and powerful. Every song has its own dynamic to it and not one song sounds similar to the other. And I just adore the folk instruments they use. It really adds to the beauty of the album.

Favorite songs: 1. Malověrná 2. Synečku 3. Za nevěstou

4. Witchcraft - Cinema (progressive gothic metal)

It was so hard to rank this one at number 4, because it's neck and neck with my number 3 pick. This album turned out to be so much better than I had anticipated it being. It's beautiful, raw, and very unique. I love the samplings to other iconic songs on a few tracks (Requiem for a Dream and the themes for Silent Hill and The X Files are the ones I easily picked out). Their sound has evolved so much over the years and I feel as if this is the best of their releases. It shows off everything that is absolutely amazing about this band.

Favorite songs: 1. Реквием 2. Silent Hill 3. На разных планетах

3. Oceans of Slumber - The Banished Heart (progressive doom metal)

Winter was a wonderful album, but holy shit did they outdo themselves with this album. It's a lot darker, a whole lot darker. Cammie's voice also sounds a lot better on this album. I don't know what it is, but seems as if her voice is a lot stronger and has more emotion attached to it on these songs. There also just seems to be a lot more emotion in these songs in general. It's such a stunning album from start to finish. If you wanted Winter to be more doomy and intense, The Banished Heart definitely lives up to that want.

Favorite songs: 1. The Banished Heart 2. No Color, No Light feat. Tom Englund (Evergrey) 3. At Dawn

2. Elvellon - Until Dawn (symphonic metal)

It shouldn't come as any surprise that this album is high up on my list. This was my favorite album of the year for the longest. It's such an amazing symphonic metal album that was definitely worth the wait (in terms of it being released, not in the shipping issues that I ran into with receiving it). These guys are definitely ones to look out for in the symphonic metal scene. Nele's voice just stands out so much compared to the many ladies in the scene. The stories told in each song are absolutely wonderful and the production is everything.

Favorite songs: 1. King of Thieves 2. Fallen into a Dream 3. Shore to Aeon

1. Once - After Earth (symphonic metal)

This is the album that took Until Dawn's place of being my favorite release of the year. I honestly wasn't expecting to love this album as much as I do. This album is so powerful, dramatic, beautiful. It even has a whimsical vibe to it that I absolutely adore. The writing, production, and execution are everything with this album. You get a beautiful feel for Alina's voice on this album and just how talented she is. The orchestrations are turned up a bit high on this album, but it doesn't take away from the experience, but instead compliments it so well. This album is just perfection and I can't wait to see what these guys have in store for us.

Favorite songs: 1. The Sins of Saints 2. Awake 3. The Hour of Eden's Fall

Like I mentioned earlier, there were a lot of amazing releases this year. I can't wait to see what next year has in store for us. I just know it's gonna be a wild one. I hope you all will enjoy these releases as much as I did if you haven't heard them before. What were some of your favorite releases of the year and which ones are you looking forward to next year? I'm always down to check out new music.

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alldenspa · 6 years ago

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Ideas for our project I came up with that ended up rejected

BIZARRE BAZAAR

In a place beyond space and time, or on a spaceship, or in a bazaar somewhere in an exotic land, strange fellows are gathering. They are as weird as they are eccentric, some bold or outgoing, others mysterious or shady. Each has their own hidden agenda, and in this wild mix of creatures of all shapes the main character suddenly finds himself without knowing how they got there. They must find a way out of this exotic chaos, or maybe they will change their mind? Maybe someone there will convince them to stay, or leave with them...

EASTERN FOLKLORE

In an alternate version of medieval Asia, a kingdom is struggling to maintain peace among a chaotic assortment of fairytale-esque creatures. Asian mythology is very real and the king finds himself in all sorts of crisis. At the imperial court, the main character interacts with various figures that aren't fully what they at first seem to be. While rumors and reports of impending war and intrigue at the palace accumulate, the player must decide on which, or on whose, side they're on and all the while gets caught up in the unfolding intrigue.

MYSTERIOUS NEW JOB

In a present-reality setting, the main character takes on a new job at a local small shop. What they don't know is that the place is run by a more-than-mundane owner and all the coworkers are actually either spirits, minor deities, or other apparitions. Keeping up the public identity of the shop becomes a secondary issue as other, malevolent supernatural beings meddle with the affairs of the characters. As the player helps defend this unusual family against the intruders, they unwittingly end up falling in love with one of the characters along the way.

CIRCUS IN THE SKIES

In a world broken to pieces by cataclysm, a rag-tag group of unusual characters travels as a circus troupe from one floating fragment to the next. What they encounter on each visited location ends up being just as intriguing as the personalities making up the troupe themselves. Tossed into this mix, the main character must find a way to integrate into the vagabond lifestyle and maybe find romance in the form of one of the other performers along the way.

ARABIAN WONDERLAND

Through a weird incident while on a trip, the main character finds themselves inexplicably transported into a strange world reminiscent of Arabian Fairytales and the 1001 Nights. They spend some time there and meet benevolent, but also malevolent characters, and eventually find a way to get back to their "real" life only to find themselves strangely drawn to visit that wondrous world again. Every time they go there, new events have unfolded between the characters, and over the course of numerous visits the main character falls in love with someone they met there, while also getting caught up in historical events between the diverse factions of this wonderland.

ATLANTIS LOST

In an underwater society of merpeople, chaos ensues as the kingdom is being wrecked by a mysterious plague. In an attempt to unravel the mystery and save the kingdom, a group of young heroes, each representing one ethnic group of the realm, is sent out into the wilderness far from the capital city. Finding the mysterious source of the disease stays the main objective of the quest, but other problems quickly arise between the members of the group. Completely on their own, the group must be held together by the main character while searching for the cure. The stakes are raised when some members of the group, maybe including the player, turn out to be infected. Can the heroes best the wilderness and find a way to defeat the plague?

Note: This doesn't have to be set underwater, I just wanted to include the merpeople idea in this list in some way. Since, you know, bare chested guys all the time, etc.

SCHOOL OF D&D

At the capital of all the fantasy lands, promising youths of all races and backgrounds attend the grand school of adventuring to prepare for their life as members of adventuring parties in movies, videogames or dnd sessions. The skills they need to learn are all the traditional values of adventurers: Fighting, exploring, surviving, mystery-solving. No school is without drama, however, and as the students study for their final exams (or not), heated interactions and perhaps romance are sure to ensue.

MAGIC SHOP

While strolling downtown one day, the main character stumbles upon a small and strangely intriguing shop that they hadn't noticed before. They enter and purchase one of the numerous exotic items from the equally mysterious shop owner. Later that day, they notice that the item is a lot less ordinary than they though, but when they return to ask about it, the shop has vanished. In the aftermath, even weirder properties about the item and the shop come to light, but over time, strange characters make their appearance. They all seem tied to the shop in some way and are all after the item the player bought, although for different reasons. After a daring offer, they mostly agree to a temporary truce as the main character tries to get to know them better, supposedly to decide whom to give the item to. The result of those few days of sudden and outworldly companionship, however, is unnegotiably romantic.

SKY PIRATES

After an attack on a small city by roving pirates, the main character is taken hostage on board the pirates' airship. There, he unwillingly makes the acquaintance of the captain and his rag-tag crew as they decide their next step. Chased around the empire by imperial pursuers bent on freeing the player, relationships on board the pirate vessel take a number of turns for the better, or worse. Amidst a crew of pirates, who can the player trust? And who will they probably regret flirting with?

APOCALYPSE SHOGUN

I don't want to shove Japan in your face a second time but think about it: Classic Samurai/Ninja-style Japan, but postapocalyptic. Corrupt Shogun tyrannizing the last big city. Rogue villages of ninja scavenging in the mountains. Fox spirits are the new religion but they only want to fuck you up. A bloody rebellion of masterless samurai. The emperor, now on the run from assassins in a burnt steppe. I think it has potential.

#discovery #storytelling #personal

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callmeakumatized · 7 years ago

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Fish Funk - ch. 2

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Mermay Day Two - Prompt: Petty Crime

A mass moved overhead, temporarily covering the light peeking through the holes in the ceiling. Expecting some type of big fish or whale of some sort - and hoping it wasn't something more menacing - Adrien tore his eyes away from his latest ship find - a soft, pink something - and looked up. His eyes did a double-take before widening.

It wasn't a fish, or any type of underwater life. The details of the whatever-it-was was swallowed in shadow, but the way it cut through the water instead of gliding with the flow of it, leaving a massive trail in its wake, gave it a decidedly inorganic feeling. Plagg joined his side, glancing in the direction Adrien was silently staring. His whiskers twitched.

"Is that…?" Adrien asked his companion, words so quiet in pent-up excitement they were nearly lost to the current. His grip tightened around his coral-colored find, his tail propelling him upward to peer at the dark shape through the hole.

"A ship?" Plagg responded. Adrien nodded. "Yeah, that's a ship."

A ship. A real ship!

A million questions raced around Adrien's brain. Looking to Plagg, the start of his sure-to-be-lengthy interrogation on the tip of his tongue, Adrien faltered. For one thing, Plagg's answers were sure to be short and unhelpful. The way Plagg moved now, twitched his body and whiskers and gazing at the fleeing ship only backed his theory. Whether the overgrown fish would simply be unresponsive - or in mild distress - if asked any questions about it, Adrien didn't know. But there wasn't time to debate about asking or not. Before the dark bulk could leave his vision, Adrien darted after it.

Until a hard slap on his tail caused him to flip around.

Plagg looked serious for the first time since Adrien had known him. His wide lips were tight, his body seeming to curl up on himself and back again in clear agitation. The stance caused Adrien to float back down to his friend, though he continued to glance back wistfully toward the ship's direction.

"They're humans."

Adrien turned to look Plagg straight on.

"What?"

"Humans. They look like merpeople, but they don't have tails. They have no fins of any sort, nor scales." He wiggled his own flippers briefly to accentuate the point.

The description left much to be desired, the mental picture it painted enough to cause an uneasy sick feeling in the merboy's stomach.

How could someone with half a body even survive!?

"B-But how - ?" Adrien wondered aloud, twirling his forgotten find around in his hands. "H-How do they swim?"

Plagg's whiskers twitched again, though Adrien couldn't quite read his expression (slightly understandable, since it was just a wide blubbery mass).

"They don't," Plagg spoke flatly.

"Don't - ?"

"They don't swim, 'kid. There's no water up there to swim in." Plagg swam in a circle out of the hold, gesticulating with his tail as he came back to Adrien, belly facing the light.

It was a concept that, as a merperson, Adrien was, quite literally, unable to understand.

Plagg "laughed", a short sputtering snort he seemed to reserve for when Adrien looked or did or said something particularly stupid. The merboy was about to reprimand him, but Plagg, with a flash of his eyes, spun around Adrien and took off suddenly, moving faster than Adrien would have believed possible. With only a moment of surprised hesitation, Adrien, with his "treasure" still gripped in his hand, darted after Plagg.

(Where had this speed been when they were chased by a shark just a few days ago!?)

Plagg dove into the collection of jagged rocks that lay next to the open space where the ships were. There was a brasher rushing in the ocean here than Adrien had ever heard before. The countless currents pushed and pulled, tugging at everything that passed through. It was difficult to muscle through, a task made harder by the flighty light of the sun. At times the sun shone brighter, and in other parts, its light was doused completely. At those times, Adrien struggled to get his eyes to adjust fast enough to see where Plagg had gone. It was an irony he didn't find funny at all; having lived in darkness his entire life, Adrien's eyes still struggled to readjust to it after being somewhere lighter.

After a long while, Plagg finally slowed, almost to a stop, and Adrien swam passed him with a yelp before spinning in the water and backtracking. He wanted to say something, wanted to reprimand Plagg for doing this, but his gills at the side of his neck were sucking in water too strongly to eke out any sound. Plagg, who, despite being constantly lazy, hadn't any trouble from the ferocious swim, spoke instead.

"Adrien," Plagg started, voice low and tight. "This is the most important thing to remember: humans can be dangerous." Plagg had been noticeably more agitated this trip than on any other. The subject, and perhaps where they were (wherever this was) seemed to exacerbate the black creature's emotions. His forked tail whipped so hard and fast after his admission to Adrien, it made a loud snap! in the water. Adrien startled at the sound.

"They eat fish."

The disturbing depiction Adrien had painted in his mind from earlier now had a few added rows of shark teeth.

Adrien had no doubt he would have nightmares the next time he slept.

"Plagg…" So many questions, so many things he wanted to know, and Adrien didn't seem to be able to articulate anything. One question, though, had continuously nagged at the back of his mind since their first meeting, and seemed to be the only thing he could ask now.

"Plagg, why are you sharing all this with me?"

All at once, Plagg paused in his movements. He obviously hadn't been expecting this question, but the catfish's lip turned up in the corner a bit. It was almost his signature smile, but the sadness there, the hardness in his blank eyes, made Adrien wonder, not for the first time, not only how old Plagg was, but all the experiences that he had been privy to.

"Because your people have lived in darkness for too long, merprince."

Merprince.

That wasn't actually a word, but Adrien didn't say anything. Plagg had to know that, using it to show Adrien that he, at some point or another, had found out who he really was…or perhaps that he had known all along. Adrien let this realization, and Plagg's confession, sink in, along with its obvious implications.

Like that the merpeople were, or would be, Adrien's responsibility.

And that the prince was meant to bring the light back to them all.

It was something that Adrien had mused over through the years. The plans to do so ranged from daring to secretive, from bringing Plagg in to meet his father, or bringing pieces of the ships to show the merpeople. Every plan, no matter how dumb it sounded, or how well-thought out it was, all ended when Adrien would come face-to-face with his father.

Gabriel was made king years before Adrien was born. No one really knew how old he was. After his victory over the great oppressor, Hawkmoth, Gabriel was granted a trident from Neptune himself, or so the stories went. Among other magical powers, the object seemed to also grant immortality. The new king, upon reviewing their world to be corrupt and dangerous, moved the entire civilization from their previous home of Atlantis - a legend in its own right - to Ferro Papilio, a place buried deep in the mountain regions of the open ocean. It was where they had lived ever since.

It was here, though years later, he had met Adrien's mother, the first woman in his long reign he had ever fallen for.

Adrien was born soon after their marriage, and, according to his private tutor, the kingdom had rejoiced to have a prince. Though he acknowledged his role as a father, Gabriel never seemed to take a real liking to Adrien. Nothing spoke from him of admiration or acceptance, but where Gabriel failed, Emilie, his mother, picked up the slack. From her he learned the value of a soul, of making others happy, or helping others feel loved. Though Adrien was often kept at home for weeks at a time, his mother was there with him, and he really couldn't find a fault in his little world because of it.

Mere weeks before Adrien's 13th birthday, however, his mother died, the love and comfort in Adrien's world perishing along with her.

There were no real threats to them in Ferro Papilio, Gabriel always drawled on. But their protected city didn't stop Adrien from feeling incredibly vulnerable that day. He had wanted to escape, wanted to see something rather than everything here that reminded him of his mother. But Adrien was never let out of the house after that, and never knew why. When trying to talk to his father about it, the merman would never want to see him. The only companion he was left with was a small crab named Nathalie, who, he learned quickly, was more into spilling his secrets to Gabriel than being a confidant. In was in this stretch of time when Adrien had finally seen his home for what it was. Although living in Ferro Papilio kept them safe, it also left the merpeople in endless darkness, figuratively and literally, and they had no idea.

There was one time Adrien had, after a particularly heart-wrenching day feeling the ghost of his mother's love and fearing he would never feel happiness again, went directly to his father to touch on the subject of what was out there. Adrien was looking for hope. But while the suffering merboy had only asked, in his love-starved state, what was beyond the borders Gabriel had raged at Adrien with a maniacal ferocity that made him retch for days. Unable to stand the mention of Adrien any more, Gabriel had sent him out to join the school. It was the first day that Adrien had been out of the house in weeks, and was, perhaps not so coincidentally, when he felt the warmth, when he met Plagg.

It was, perhaps, why he had so willingly followed.

How would he ever succeed the task now laid before him?

Adrien wasn't sure. But he would never give up trying.

The feel of something hard within the smooth texture of his stolen treasure from the ship suddenly caught Adrien's attention. Turning the billowing bulk through the water in front of him, Adrien let it flutter out fully to really look at it while feeling for the hard part that had passed his fingers a moment before. It moved softly in the current, mimicking a jelly-fish in some ways. While their colors were certainly similar, the feel of it resembled a dolphin's sleek body, smooth to the touch. He could see the small bulge now. Something was hidden in a pocket - like a seahorse's - on the side of his treasure. With tentative fingers, Adrien pulled it out, wondering what it was.

It was smooth and round, made out of a shiny substance that Adrien thought he had seen before, though covered with flecked of black and red. The color of this was unmarred, though a subtle pattern seemed etched into its surface: a wonky circle with four smaller circles on the top or bottom, depending on which way he looked at it.

Plagg's voice at his shoulder made Adrien suddenly jump.

"It's a ring. Put it on your finger."

At the same moment Adrien slipped the ring on, another mass passed over their heads. This time, when Adrien started upward, Plagg nodded his encouragement.

Neither saw the eels that had followed them. Nor the bright purple that glowed from their eyes.

[[ A/N: I add in more author’s notes and stuff on my ff.net and ao3 stories, just fyi. Thanks for reading!! :3 ]]

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DARK DAYS: THE FORGE #1

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV • Art by JIM LEE, ANDY KUBERT, JOHN ROMITA JR. and others • Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS • Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT • Variant cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

DARKNESS COMES TO THE DC UNIVERSE WITH THE MYSTERY OF THE FORGE! Aquaman, The Flash and more of DC’s pantheon of heroes suspect Batman of hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the multiverse! It’s an epic that will span generations—but how does it connect to the origins of one of DC’s most legendary heroes?

The great comics event of summer 2017 is about to begin courtesy of superstar writers Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV and illustrated by a master class of comics artists: Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr.! You do not want to miss this one!

ONE-SHOT • On sale JUNE 14 • 40 pg, FC, card-stock covers, $4.99 US • RATED T

ACTION COMICS #981

Written by DAN JURGENS • Art by JACK HERBERT • Cover by PATCH ZIRCHER • Variant cover by GARY FRANK

“REVENGE” part three! Superman races to save the Suicide Squad from General Zod, Cyborg Superman and Eradicator. Can the Man of Steel escape the Black Vault and stop the carnage before Harley, Deadshot and the rest of Task Force X are forced to make a final stand?

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

ACTION COMICS #982

Written by DAN JURGENS • Art by VIKTOR BOGDANOVIC • Cover by PATCH ZIRCHER • Variant cover by GARY FRANK

“REVENGE” part four! General Zod takes command as he leads Cyborg Superman, Eradicator, Mongul, Blanque and Metallo against Superman—but his real motives are yet to be revealed and may have far graver consequences for Superman than anyone imagines.

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

ALL STAR BATMAN #11

Written by SCOTT SNYDER • Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE • Variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE • Variant cover by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA

“THE FIRST ALLY” part two! Batman races to track down his new nemesis before another murder rocks Miami. But with old secrets revealing unsettling truths about his closest ally, what dark accords will the Dark Knight make in order to stop true evil?

On sale JUNE 14 • 40 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

AQUAMAN #24

Written by DAN ABNETT • Art by SCOT EATON and WAYNE FAUCHER • Cover by BRAD WALKER and ANDREW HENNESSY • Variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON

“CROWN OF ATLANTIS” finale! Hopelessly at odds with the people of Atlantis, Arthur is finally stripped of his crown. In his place, and to Aquaman’s horror, the previously imprisoned Atlantean fundamentalist Corum Rath is installed as the new king! Every step of AQUAMAN REBIRTH has been building to this!

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

AQUAMAN #25

Written by DAN ABNETT • Art and cover by STJEPAN SEJIC • Variant cover by JOSHUA MIDDLETON

“UNDERWORLD” part one! In this extra-sized anniversary issue, former terrorists have replaced the Atlantean police. Crime lords control huge swaths of the kingdom. And a deadly undersea arsenal is trained on the surface-dwellers. All is as King Rath commands—and yet whispers persist of a rebel in the slums of Atlantis: A hero with the potential to change the world. A whole new era of AQUAMAN begins as master storyteller Stjepan Sejic (Sunstone, Death Vigil) joins series writer Dan Abnett for Arthur’s boldest and most harrowing adventure yet!

On sale JUNE 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

BATGIRL #12

Written by HOPE LARSON • Art by ELEANORA CARLINI • Cover by DAN MORA • Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

“Troubled Waters”! A terrifying creature is threatening members of the Burnside YMCA—but no one can catch it! It’s up to Batgirl to plunge into the unknown depths and risk being zapped out of existence to put an end to the danger!

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #11

Written by JULIE BENSON and SHAWNA BENSON • Art by ROGE ANTONIO • Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE • Variant cover by KAMOME SHIRAHAMA

“Source Code” part one! The Birds of Prey tentatively accepted working with the new Oracle, even though they knew he’d gone down a dark road to find them…but did they have any idea how dark? His story unfolds here—including the identity of the person who trained him, to whom he owes a dangerous debt!

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN BEYOND #9

Written by DAN JURGENS • Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG • Variant cover by MARTIN ANSIN

“RISE OF THE DEMON” part four! Can an older, physically weakened Bruce Wayne come out of retirement to rescue Batman? As Terry battles a renewed and more deadly Ra’s al Ghul in Tibet, only Bruce knows that Terry is facing two life-threatening menaces—Ra’s and the experimental Batman suit that he’s now wearing. It’s a race against time and a battle against impossible odds.

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #24

Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by DAVID FINCH and DANNY MIKI • Variant cover by TIM SALE

“Aftermath”! Gotham City is at peace…but a war is coming. Armed with the terrifying knowledge gained from the mysterious button, Batman prepares for the coming storm by making a proposition to one of his enemies—one that will change everything for the Dark Knight and his allies!

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

BATMAN #25

Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN • Variant cover by TIM SALE

“The War of Jokes and Riddles” part one! Don’t miss this extra-sized anniversary issue! In his own words, Bruce Wayne narrates a harrowing, never-before-told story of the Dark Knight’s greatest failure…and the horrors it unleashed! In the spirit of YEAR ONE and THE LONG HALLOWEEN, prepare to see a side of Batman you’ve never seen before—get in on the ground floor of a classic Batman epic in the making!

On sale JUNE 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

BATWOMAN #4

Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT and JAMES TYNION IV • Art and cover by STEVE EPTING • Variant cover by J.G. JONES

“The Many Arms Of Death” finale! Batwoman’s been following the trail of the deadly weapon Monster Venom, while simultaneously trying to discover what became of her lost lover, Safiyah…but what happens when those two roads meet? And how does it all connect to the death of Batwoman’s mother? A terrifying new threat is unleashed on the world when the true nature of the Many Arms Of Death is revealed!

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

BLUE BEETLE #10

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS • Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS • Variant cover by TYLER KIRKHAM

It’s all hands on deck for the final battle against the powerful entity who has been lurking underground and wreaking havoc on the entire city of El Paso. Will the combined efforts of a rejuvenated Blue Beetle, Ted Kord, Doctor Fate and even special guest star Omac be enough to bring down this ancient menace? The outcome will signal a major turning point for Jaime Reyes and his friends and allies.

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

CYBORG #13

Written by JOHN SEMPER JR. • Art by ALLAN JEFFERSON and TONY KORDOS • Cover by ALLAN JEFFERSON • Variant cover by CARLOS D’ANDA

“DANGER IN DETROIT” part four! Still recovering from his Boom Tube time loss, Cyborg continues to discover the changes with his friends, S.T.A.R. Labs, and the city. A new player known only as FyreWyre emerges from Detroit’s underworld. This ninja has a sword with the ability to distort time and space! Only with the help of Black Narcissus can Cyborg hope to survive FyreWyre’s disorienting assaults.

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

DEATHSTROKE #20

Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST • Art by LARRY HAMA and CARLO PAGULAYAN • Cover by LEE WEEKS • Variant covers by SHANE DAVIS

“The Lazarus Contract” epilogue! As Deathstroke picks up the pieces of his life following the traumatic events of last month’s “The Lazarus Contract,” a threat years in the making boils to the surface when an old friend becomes mortal foe!

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

DETECTIVE COMICS #958

Written by JAMES TYNION IV • Art by ALVARO MARTINEZ and RAUL FERNANDEZ • Cover by ALVARO MARTINEZ and RAUL FERNANDEZ • Variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

“Intelligence” part one! Azrael has found a new home in Gotham City…unfortunately, someone from his old home with the Order of St. Dumas has found him! The Order has unleashed a bizarre new evil on the world, and it’s convinced it must destroy Jean-Paul Valley!

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

DETECTIVE COMICS #959

Written by JAMES TYNION IV • Art by ALVARO MARTINEZ and RAUL FERNANDEZ • Cover by YASMINE PUTRI • Variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

“Intelligence” part two! While his team comes to grips with Azrael’s past, Batman is on the trail of the shocking secret he learned at the end of last month’s epic BATMAN/FLASH crossover, “The Button”—and it’s brought him directly to the Mistress of Magic, Zatanna!

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

THE FLASH #24

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO • Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO • Variant cover by HOWARD PORTER

“RUNNING SCARED” prelude—guest-starring Hal Jordan! Green Lantern Hal Jordan has recruited Barry Allen for a dangerous mission that only The Flash can accomplish! Unfortunately, that mission is on a hostile space station deep in the cosmos, which means leaving Kid Flash alone to defend his and Barry’s loved ones from a deadly attack by their greatest enemy…

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

THE FLASH #25

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO and HOWARD PORTER • Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO • Variant cover by HOWARD PORTER

“RUNNING SCARED” part one! When Eobard Thawne murdered Barry Allen’s mother, he killed a piece of The Flash’s past. Now, Reverse-Flash is back to kill Barry’s future! The Flash’s biggest storyline yet begins as he is pushed to his limits and his secrets are laid bare in a chase through time itself! Don’t miss the extra-sized anniversary issue!

On sale JUNE 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

GREEN ARROW #24

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY • Art and cover by JUAN FERREYRA • Variant cover by MIKE GRELL

“THE RISE OF STAR CITY” finale! The Ninth Circle’s plan for Seattle comes to its horrifying conclusion as the city is reborn as Star City! Sponsored by Queen Industries, it’s the first privately controlled metropolis in America—and Green Arrow’s worst nightmare. How can Oliver Queen fight back when the fat cats literally own the city? The answer will shock you in this stunning conclusion.

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

GREEN ARROW #25

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY • Art and cover by OTTO SCHMIDT • Variant cover by MIKE GRELL

“BROKEN ARROW” part one! Hopelessly divided over Oliver’s role in the rise of Star City, Green Arrow and Black Canary do the unthinkable and break up. While Dinah starts a resistance movement in the former Seattle underground, Ollie’s been driven out of the city he sacrificed everything to protect. And that’s only the beginning! The next major phase of GREEN ARROW begins with in this oversized anniversary issue!

On sale JUNE 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

GREEN LANTERNS #24

Written by SAM HUMPHRIES • Art by CARLO BARBERI and MATT SANTORELLI • Cover by MIKE McKONE • Variant cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

“LOST IN SPACE’ part three! As their training on Mogo comes to an end, Jessica and Simon prepare to reunite and head back to sector 2814 and Earth, but the new partnership between the Green Lantern and Sinestro Corps may mean reassignment and new partners.

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

GREEN LANTERNS #25

Written by SAM HUMPHRIES • Art by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES • Cover by MIKE McKONE • Variant cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

“LOST IN SPACE’ part four! In this extra-sized anniversary issue, Simon and Jessica adjust to a new status quo, while Volthoom’s schemes advance as he impersonates a lost Guardian. With access to the Central Power Battery and the secrets of the universe at his fingertips, will the First Lantern finally achieve his ultimate goal?

On sale JUNE 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #22

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI • Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER • Variant cover by KEVIN NOWLAN

“FRACTURE” part one! A rash decision during a routine hunt for outlaw Sinestro Corps members leads to a confrontation that shakes the foundation of the fragile working relationship between the Green Lanterns and the Sinestro Corps. Can Hal Jordan pull the truth into the light and keep the peace?

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS #23

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI • Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER • Variant cover by KEVIN NOWLAN

“FRACTURE” part two! As a Green Lantern stands accused and Hal Jordan rushes to his defense against the Sinestro Corps, Guy Gardner and his new partner Arkillo embark on a mission that, if successful, could stop both sides from killing each other.

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

HARLEY QUINN #21

Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI • Art by JOHN TIMMS • Backup story written by PAUL DINI and JIMMY PALMIOTTI • Backup story art by BRET BLEVINS and J. BONE • Cover by AMANDA CONNER • Variant cover by FRANK CHO

“Red Roses” part one! Red Tool is done waiting for Harley to take him seriously—the poor sap’s hopelessly in love with her, and it’s time he made his move! Unfortunately, he’s picked a moment of peak distraction for Harley! And in the backup, “Harley Loves Joker” part five, Harley crosses paths with an old pal—Jenna Duffy, the crook known as the Carpenter! There won’t be much palling around, though…Jenna’s convinced Harley’s trying to scam her out of one of the biggest scores of her career!

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

HARLEY QUINN #22

Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI and AMANDA CONNER • Art by JOHN TIMMS • Backup story written by PAUL DINI and JIMMY PALMIOTTI • Backup story art by BRET BLEVINS and J. BONE • Cover by AMANDA CONNER • Variant cover by FRANK CHO

“Red Roses” part two! Poison Ivy’s back in town, and she’d like to patch up the friendship with Harley that she damaged in the Bahamas…but sadly for poor Mr. Tool, Ivy’s got some strong opinions on his courtship of Harley! And in “Harley Loves Joker” part six, Harley’s sure she’s got a foolproof plan to get back in Mistah J’s good graces, but when have Harley’s plans ever ended up the way she imagined?

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

THE HELLBLAZER #11

Written by SIMON OLIVER • Art by DAVIDE FABBRI • Cover by TULA LOTAY • Variant cover by YASMINE PUTRI

“The Smokeless Fire” part five! Constantine thought about taking an old frenemy’s advice, but Paris has bistros to sit in and wine to drink. With a little patience and a little magic, things have a way of sorting themselves out. Unless Marid crosses the finish line first, that is.

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

JUSTICE LEAGUE #22

Written by BRYAN HITCH • Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and OCLAIR ALBERT • Cover by BRYAN HITCH • Variant cover by NICK BRADSHAW

“ONLY HUMAN” part one! Aliens live among us. Sometimes they’re refugees from war-torn planets. Sometimes they’re hidden. Sometimes they’re our world’s greatest heroes. But fear and prejudice threaten their lives when an anti-extra-terrestrial group closes the borders around Earth itself. What is the One Earth movement? And how can the Justice League exist when all aliens are outlaws?

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE #23

Written by BRYAN HITCH • Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and OCLAIR ALBERT • Cover by BRYAN HITCH • Variant cover by NICK BRADSHAW

“ONLY HUMAN” part two! The One Earth movement spills first blood! Green Lanterns Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz are forbidden from using their power rings while Superman himself is imprisoned in an aliens-only gulag! A planet rages as Batman and the remaining Justice Leaguers race to unravel the conspiracy behind the One Earth movement before the world tears itself apart.

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #8

Written by STEVE ORLANDO • Art by FELIPE WATANABE and SCOTT HANNA • Cover by FELIPE WATANABE • Variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE

“THE MAN FROM MONSTER VALLEY” part one! While fighting the forces of the malevolent super-science outfit known as Skull, the League discover a secret valley deep in the Russian Tundra, home to Makson, a lone human male raised by fantastic creatures. Learning his true identity, the JLA endeavors to reunite Makson with mankind, his family, and his birthright. But not everyone wants the mysterious savage to come home…

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #9

Written by STEVE ORLANDO • Art by FELIPE WATANABE and SCOTT HANNA • Cover by FELIPE WATANABE • Variant cover by DOUG MAHNKE

“THE MAN FROM MONSTER VALLEY” part two! The hidden truth of Makson and his family is brought to the surface—as are his superhuman powers, which the Man from Monster Valley turns on the Justice League in this tale of treachery and revenge!

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

NEW SUPER-MAN #12

Written by GENE LUEN YANG • Art by BILLY TAN • Cover by PHILIP TAN • Variant cover by BERNARD CHANG

“THE ZERO ULTIMATUM” part two! New Super-Man and the Justice League of China must take back Shanghai from the current emperor—the original super-powered creation of Dr. Omen! While the battle may be winnable, a devastating secret comes to light and shakes the young Super-Man to his core.

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

NIGHTWING #22

Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by MARCUS TO • Cover by PAUL RENUAD • Variant cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT

“BLOCKBUSTER” part three! Blockbuster’s return to Blüdhaven has rocked the foundation of the criminal organizations and Nightwing stands in the middle of the chaos. Nightwing has to stop Blockbuster from achieving his goal, but does Blüdhaven’s newest villain have a plan to remove him from the equation?

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

NIGHTWING #23

Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by MARCUS TO • Cover by PAUL RENUAD • Variant cover by IVAN REIS and OCLAIR ALBERT

“BLOCKBUSTER” part four! It’s an all-out crime war in Blüdhaven and Nightwing must confront an old enemy if he wants any hope of peace. What he discovers, though, reveals a truth about Blockbuster more shocking than he could have imagined!

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #11

Written by SCOTT LOBDELL • Art by DEXTER SOY • Cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT • Variant cover by GUILLEM MARCH

“Who is Artemis?” finale! The Dark Trinity faces a bigger threat than ever before, with thousands of lives hanging in the balance! After Akila resurrects an army of Amazon warriors aimed at destroying an entire country, Artemis is given a choice—fulfill her destiny as the champion of Bana-Mighdall, or stand by her new allies, Red Hood and Bizarro?

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

SUICIDE SQUAD #19

Written by ROB WILLIAMS • Art and cover by TONY S. DANIEL and SANDU FLOREA • Variant cover by WHILCE PORTACIO

“EARTHLINGS ON FIRE” finale! The saga of the Black Vault comes to an appropriately insane finale when General Zod breaks free of Amanda Waller’s control, lays waste to the Suicide Squad and prepares to welcome an army of Kryptonian conquerors from the twisted realm within the Black Vault. But help arrives from the least likely allies: the Eradicator and Cyborg-Superman!

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

SUICIDE SQUAD #20

Written by ROB WILLIAMS • Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and EBER FERREIRA • Variant cover by WHILCE PORTACIO

“FALSE FLAG” part one! Task Force X needs a new team leader, and the pickings are slim: a cannibalistic crocodile-man, a schizophrenic witch-demon, a one-armed assassin, a lady who talks to her sword and a racist drunkard. But there’s also the homicidal clown-girl who, devastated by the loss of her crush, returns to a dark and violent path from which there can be no escape…

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

SUPERGIRL #10

Written by STEVE ORLANDO • Art by BRIAN CHING • Cover by ROBSON ROCHA and DANIEL HENRIQUES • Variant cover by BENGAL

“ESCAPE FROM THE PHANTOM ZONE” part two! The Phantom King holds all the cards, and he’s forcing Supergirl and Batgirl to turn to the alien antagonist in order to save themselves and the humans trapped inside the Phantom Zone.

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

SUPERMAN #24

Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON • Art by DOUG MAHNKE and JAIME MENDOZA • Cover by RYAN SOOK • Variant cover by JORGE JIMENEZ

“BLACK DAWN” part five! The Man of Steel faces the one foe he refuses to fight—his son. An emerging new ability for Superboy proves deadly to Superman as the promise of power appears to lead Jon Kent to betray his father.

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

SUPERMAN #25

Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON • Art by PATRICK GLEASON, DOUG MAHNKE and others • Cover by RYAN SOOK • Variant cover by JORGE JIMENEZ

“BLACK DAWN” part six! The extra-sized finale to “Black Dawn” reveals the villain tearing the Super-Family apart and destroying everything the Man of Steel holds dear!

On sale JUNE 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

SUPER SONS #5

Written by PETER J. TOMASI • Art and cover by JORGE JIMENEZ • Variant cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN

“Battle in the Batcave”! The battle with Kid Amazo leaves Jon and Damian’s friendship in ruins as the boys decide their partnership isn’t working out! It’s a rumble between Superboy and Robin like you’ve never seen as the boys rage through the house Batman built!

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

SUPERWOMAN #11

Written by K. PERKINS • Art by STEPHEN SEGOVIA and ART THIBERT • Cover by KEN LASHLEY • Variant cover by RENATO GUEDES

“Rediscovery” part three! Former friends duke it out as Superwoman squares off against…Natasha Irons?! In the battle to contain the freed Stryker’s inmates, Lana and Natasha are split over what to do about Natasha’s criminal father, Crash.

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TEEN TITANS #9

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY • Art by KHOI PHAM and WADE VON GRAWBADGER • Cover by KHOI PHAM • Variant cover by Paolo Pantalena

“Blood of the Manta” part one! Still dealing with the consequences of “The Lazarus Contract,” Kid Flash’s status with the team is challenged by Damian…and the Teen Titans will never be the same. Meanwhile, Aqualad learns more about his powers and the truth about his lineage is revealed!

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TITANS #12

Written by DAN ABNETT • Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT • Variant cover by DAN MORA

“Bad Omen”! After the stunning events of “The Lazarus Contract” rocked the Titans to their core and called into question the team’s leadership, Omen discovers the shocking truth about their future—that one of their very own is destined to betray them…and it could be anyone!

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TRINITY #10

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL • Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL • Variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

“All Along the Watchtower” part two! The Justice League Watchtower is infested. The world’s greatest heroes have been infected. And as their HQ hurls to Earth, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are faced with the difficult decision of destroying the Watchtower and their teammates to save the Earth.

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN #24

Written by GREG RUCKA • Art and cover by BILQUIS EVELY • Variant cover by JENNY FRISON

“Godwatch” epilogue! With Godwatch’s purpose fulfilled, Diana and Cale are forced to confront the choices of the past…and a new direction for the future.

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN #25

Written by GREG RUCKA • Art by LIAM SHARP and BILQUIS EVELY • Cover by LIAM SHARP • Variant cover by JENNY FRISON

Writer Greg Rucka weaves together the threads of “The Lies,” “Year One,” “The Truth,” and “Godwatch”—every story in WONDER WOMAN since the start of the DC Universe Rebirth era—in this extra-sized anniversary issue!

On sale JUNE 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • Each RATED T

BATMAN/ELMER FUDD SPECIAL #1

Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by LEE WEEKS • Backup story art by BYRON VAUGHNS • Variant cover by BOB FINGERMAN

After a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, Elmer Fudd’s obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City. Welcome to Bat Season! And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters written by Tom King and artwork by Byron Vaughns.

On sale JUNE 28 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

JONAH HEX/YOSEMITE SAM SPECIAL #1

Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI • Art and cover by MARK TEXEIRA • Backup story written by BILL MATHENY • Backup story art by DAVE ALVAREZ • Variant cover by DAVE ALVAREZ

When miner Yosemite Sam strikes it rich, word gets out as everyone comes gunning for his wealth! To protect himself and his new riches, he hires bounty hunter Jonah Hex-—but the man protecting him may be his worst nightmare! And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters written by Bill Matheny and artwork by Dave Alvarez.

On sale JUNE 28 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES/BUGS BUNNY SPECIAL #1

Written by SAM HUMPHRIES • Art by TOM GRUMMETT and SCOTT HANNA • Cover by TOM GRUMMETT and KARL KESEL • Backup story written by JUAN ORTIZ • Backup story art by JUAN ORTIZ • Variant cover by TY TEMPLETON

The Legion of Super-Heroes always thought they had taken their inspiration from the 21st Century’s Superboy. But when they try to bring that hero into their future time, the team discovers to their surprise the caped champion isn’t who—or even what—they expected! And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters with story and art by Juan Ortiz!

On sale JUNE 14 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

LOBO/ROAD RUNNER SPECIAL #1

Written by BILL MORRISON • Art and cover by KELLEY JONES • Backup story art by BILL MORRISON • Variant cover by BILL MORRISON

Wile E. Coyote travels to the far reaches of space to hire Lobo to hunt down and kill his greatest nemesis of all time, the Road Runner. And when the Coyote and Lobo are after him, the Road Runner knows if they catch him—he’s through. And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters with story and art by Bill Morrison!

On sale JUNE 21 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

MARTIAN MANHUNTER/ MARVIN THE MARTIAN SPECIAL #1

Written by STEVE ORLANDO and FRANK BARBERE • Art by AARON LOPRESTI and JEROME K. MOORE • Cover by AARON LOPRESTI • Backup story written by JIM FANNING • Backup story art by JOHN LOTER • Variant cover by STEPHEN DeSTEFANO

Martian Manhunter tries to halt Marvin the Martian’s determination for world domination. J’onn is conflicted with his own Martian identity as he attempts to stop the hapless, determined Marvin from blowing Earth to bits in order to gain a clear view of Venus. And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters written by Jim Fanning with art by John Loter!

On sale JUNE 14 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN/TASMANIAN DEVIL SPECIAL #1

Written by TONY BEDARD • Art by BARRY KITSON • Backup story art by BEN CALDWELL • Cover by JIM LEE • Variant cover by BYRON VAUGHNS

Not since the twelve labors of Hercules has a Greek warrior faced as great a danger and as destructive a peril as the Tasmanian Devil! And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters with story by Tony Bedard and art by Ben Caldwell!

On sale JUNE 21 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

DC/LOONEY TUNES 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #1

Written by MARK EVANIER • Art by JOE STATON, MIKE DeCARLO and TOM PALMER • Cover by STEVE RUDE

The miniseries from 2000 that first united the best-known heroes from two very different universes is back in a single issue collection featuring SUPERMAN/BUGS BUNNY #1-4! All the Looney Tunes are making their way into the DC Universe thanks to Mr. Mxyzptlk and the Do-Do—and only Superman stands a chance of keeping the universes apart…with the help of a certain wascally wabbit!

On sale JUNE 7 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

BANE: CONQUEST #2

Written by CHUCK DIXON • Art and cover by GRAHAM NOLAN

Bane’s been captured by the charismatic cult leader Damocles, the man building a criminal empire to rival his own! But just ask anyone from his childhood home of Peña Duro…trying to keep Bane in a prison rarely ends well!

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 12, $3.99 US • RATED T+

BATMAN/THE SHADOW #3

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and STEVE ORLANDO • Art and cover by RILEY ROSSMO • Variant cover by EDUARDO RISSO • Variant cover by TIM SALE

The Joker has entered the fray, and he’s been offered unspeakable power in return for helping the Stag kill Batman! It’s up to the Shadow to protect Batman from the pair’s combined onslaught and the mystical powers of Shamba-La! Co-published with Dynamite!

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN: STEVE TREVOR #1

Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by CHRISTIAN DUCE • Cover by PAUL RENAUD • Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

When Wonder Woman saved Steve Trevor from dying on the shores of Themyscira, his life—and hers—changed forever! In this special issue, learn more about the tumultuous partnership these two have had over the years…and get a hint at where it’s going in the future! Have these two finally admitted they’re meant for each other? Or do the Fates have other ideas?

One-shot • On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

THE WILD STORM #5

Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art and cover by JON DAVIS-HUNT • Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS • Variant cover by DECLAN SHALVEY

Michael Cray is dying. This doesn’t stop IO from giving him one final job, to fix the world he’s spent years killing for. Michael Cray, the best assassin in the world, is sent out to kill Angela Spica, the engineer who saved Jacob Marlowe’s life and exposed the secret state she worked for. Lucy Blaze, investigating the chaos caused at Camp Hero by IO and a wild CAT, meets an old enemy—and realizes an ancient war may be entering a new phase, at the worst possible time.

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #28

Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT • Art by LAURA BRAGA and ANEKE • Cover by ANT LUCIA

How can Supergirl convince Power Girl that she is not fighting an enemy—but a sister? Plus, Lois Lane and the Reaper make their way to Hugo Strange’s lab to stop his “superweapon,” unaware that it’s Power Girl herself!

On sale JUNE 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #29

Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT • Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO, RICHARD ORTIZ and CARMEN CARNERO • Cover by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE

Lois Lane and the Reaper join Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy’s travelling circus of mythical Russian creatures, where Poison Ivy uses her powers to alleviate the situation in Leningrad. Plus, Supergirl is forced to fight Power Girl!

On sale JUNE 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

INJUSTICE 2 #3

Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art by DANIEL SAMPERE and JUAN ALBARRAN • Cover by BRUNO REDONDO

A raid on Stryker’s Prison by a newly formed Suicide Squad does the unthinkable and releases Superman from his cell. Meanwhile, Harley Quinn encounters someone she never expected to see again—and Damian Wayne is shocked by the appearance of someone he never knew existed.

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

INJUSTICE 2 #4

Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art by BRUNO REDONDO and JUAN ALBARRAN • Covers by BRUNO REDONDO

Harley finds herself up against impossible odds forcing her to make a deal with the devil. Meanwhile, Batman offers counsel to one young man and then remembers happier times and a day of training with another one—his own son, Damian.

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

BATMAN ’66 MEETS WONDER WOMAN ’77 #6

Written by MARC ANDREYKO and JEFF PARKER • Art by DAVID HAHN and KARL KESEL • Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED

Batman retired to let his protégés defend the streets of Gotham City, but his peace is threatened when an old enemy comes to town. Will our heroes thwart Ra’s al Ghul and save the ’70s? Tune in for the epic finale!

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED E • DIGITAL FIRST

GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER #10

Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER, KARL KERSCHL and BECKY CLOONAN • Art by ADAM ARCHER, MSASSYK and SANDRA HOPE • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

“The Ballad of Olive Silverlock” part two! As everyone around him begins to lose faith in their quest, Kyle refuses to believe that all hope is lost. But which will be harder…leaving behind the friends he thought would never give up, or facing his true feelings for Olive?

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE/POWER RANGERS #6

Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art by STEPHEN BYRNE • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

The Power Rangers have reclaimed their Power Coins and control of the Zords, but the battle is far from won. Brainiac’s treaty with Zedd has left their Earth in jeopardy—and without Zordon’s guidance, even their alliance with the Justice League may not be enough to save the day. Don’t miss the epic finale! Co-published with BOOM! Studios.

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T

THE KAMANDI CHALLENGE #6

Written by STEVE ORLANDO • Art by PHILIP TAN and NORM RAPMUND • Cover by ANDY KUBERT • Variant cover by PHILIP TAN

After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger of last issue, writer Steve Orlando and artist Philip Tan transport us to the frozen post-apocalyptic Russian tundra now controlled by the grizzly proletariat. Alongside his new friend, Renzi, Kamandi stumbles upon a “communi-bear” city on the brink of destruction! Can Kamandi help their ruler save the city? Or will everything come crashing down?

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 12, $3.99 US • RATED T

SUPERGIRL: BEING SUPER #4

Written by MARIKO TAMAKI • Art and cover by JOELLE JONES

Having her life torn to shreds and burned to ash has forced Supergirl to choose between the world she was born on and the world that adopted her. Can Kara Danvers find a way to be super—or will she crash and burn?

On sale JUNE 28 • 48 pg, FC, 4 of 4, $5.99 US • RATED T+

THE FLINTSTONES #12

Written by MARK RUSSELL • Art by STEVE PUGH • Cover by RICK LEONARDI and SCOTT HANNA • Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

You are now leaving Bedrock! The Great Gazoo is on his way home to the stars, while Fred and company leave the Church of Gerald, and Mr. Slate leaves behind being a jerk— at least for a little while. Say good-bye to Pebbles, Bowling Ball, Philip the turtle, Fred and Barney, and the whole cast in this final issue of what critics are calling the best comic of 2016!

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

SCOOBY APOCALYPSE #14

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS • Art by DALE EAGLESHAM • Backup story art by JAN DUURSEMA • Cover by HOWARD PORTER • Variant cover by CULLY HAMNER

Velma’s brother turns sibling rivalry up to extremes in his quest to rule the monsters…but the creatures are more interested in attacking his skyscraper than in being his loyal subjects. Can Velma, Scooby and the gang stop him from carrying out his plans to mutate the creatures even more? Plus, in the backup story: Brainy super-dog Scrappy-Doo and his pet human kid are hot on the trail of a puzzle. Monsters are migrating, but to where?

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

THE FALL AND RISE OF CAPTAIN ATOM #6

Written by CARY BATES and GREG WEISMAN • Art by WILL CONRAD • Cover by ANA DITTMANN

“Mission Creep” part six! After past and present events collide in a crisis for Captain Atom and General Eiling, longtime adversaries are forced to team up. But even though they seem to be on the same side for once, their motives could not be further apart.

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T

THE ODYSSEY OF THE AMAZONS #6

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX • Art by RYAN BENJAMIN and DON HO • Cover by RYAN BENJAMIN

Hessia and her valiant band of Amazon warriors fight for control of the Black Sword that will, if seized by the Jotuns, bring about Ragnarok. But the Jotuns are joined by the new and more deadly Amazon-Jotun hybrids who may be more powerful than everyone. Amazons and Valkyries battle side by side and to the death in this dramatic series conclusion.

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6 • $3.99 US • RATED T+

SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP #27

Written by SHOLLY FISCH • Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

A fortune-teller has predicted doom for Plastic Man’s sidekick, Woozy Winks! Plas needs the Scooby gang to find out if the fortune-teller’s curse is a scam. But if the curse isn’t real, who’s behind the series of accidents that might guarantee that it comes true?

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #82

Written by SHOLLY FISCH • Art by SCOTT JERALDS • Cover by SCOTT GROSS

For truckers on a midnight run, an all-night truck stop is a sight for sore eyes…unless it’s haunted by the Truck Stop Terror! With truckers running for their lives, and their trucks vanishing, Scooby and Mystery Inc. will need to trade in the Mystery Machine for a big rig and hit the road. With a truckload of Scooby Snacks at stake, will Scooby flee from the Terror, or just eat faster?

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

TEEN TITANS GO! #22

Written by HEATHER NUHFER, PAUL MORRISSEY and SHOLLY FISCH • Art by MARCELO DI CHIARA and JEREMY LAWSON • Cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

Something “Smells like Teen Titans Spirit” when Raven judges a musical competition and Punk Rocket’s band threatens to shake the city to pieces! Then our heroes grow “Bored of the Dance” when Starfire’s plans for a Titans Prom go predictably well. As in, not well at all.

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

MAD MAGAZINE #546

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

This June, help the new graduates in your life keep their cool while they starts job hunting—give the gift of MAD! Hey, at least it’ll give them something to laugh about!

On sale JUNE 21 • 56 pg, FC, $5.99 US

BUG!: THE ADVENTURES OF FORAGER #2

Written by LEE ALLRED • Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED • Backup story written by and art by JAMES HARVEY • Variant cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER

Bug’s tumble through dimensions ends up taking him back in time, to the start of General Electric’s mad scheme. In the remote Himalayas, the mad scientist leads his robot army in search of a precious magical metal. Sandman, Sandy, Blue Beetle and the Losers are already out in the snow looking to stop him, but only Bug knows that the fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance. Plus, we begin a new backup feature by James Harvey (Masterplasty, We Are Robin).

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6 • $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE #9

Written by JON RIVERA • Art and cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING • Backup story written by MARK RUSSELL • Backup story art by BRANDON BIRD • Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO

Team Carson continues in hot pursuit of Cave’s cybernetic eye, which has its sights set on the emotionally draining and life-sucking Whisperer and its cult. But just where are they going? Or better yet, when?

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US• MATURE READERS

DOOM PATROL #9

Written by GERARD WAY • Art and cover by NICK DERINGTON • Variant cover by KYLE SMART

The secret of Terry None (maybe)! The return of old enemies (usually)! Casey eats S**t (again)! Strange babies (possibly)! Ungrateful cats (predictably)! Robotman punches stuff (of course)! Negative Man goes dark (potentially)! New life and anti-life (because)! All of this and none of it happens as reality begins to transform for the Doom Patrol. The stage is being set for the stage to be reset and you’re not going to want to miss the ambulance or you’ll never get to the theater on time.

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

MOTHER PANIC #8

Written by JODY HOUSER • Art by JOHN PAUL LEON • Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS Backup story written by JIM KRUEGER • Backup story art by PHIL HESTER • Variant cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

No one ever said detective work was Violet’s strong suit, but she’s never been one to let details get in her way. Mother Panic’s got a hunch about the new murderer in Gotham, but are impulsiveness and a thirst for vengeance really the right tools to stop a killer?

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

MOTHER PANIC VOL. 1: A WORK IN PROGRESS TP

Written by JODY HOUSER and JIM KRUEGER • Art by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, SHAWN CRYSTAL and PHIL HESTER • Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS

There’s a new vigilante on the streets of Gotham City, and she’s got her own brand of violent justice. Enter Mother Panic! By day, Violet Paige is a celebutante with a bad attitude and a temper to match, whom no one suspects of having anything lying beneath the surface of her outrageous exploits. But Violet isn’t just another bored heiress in the upper echelons of Gotham City’s elite. Motivated by her traumatic youth, Violet seeks to exact vengeance on her privileged peers as the terrifying new vigilante known only as Mother Panic. Collects issues #1-6 of this new series!

On sale JULY 26 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL #9

Written by CECIL CASTELLUCCI • Art by MARLEY ZARCONE and ANDE PARKS • Backup story art by BRITTNEY WILLIAMS • Cover by BECKY CLOONAN • Variant cover by BRITTNEY WILLIAMS

Part two of Shade’s visit to Gotham City, the first stop on her tour of America. What will happen when she uses madness to get reality to line up with her American dreams? And now that her enemies on Meta have tracked Shade and the madness coat to Earth, she no longer has to worry about how she’s going to get back to her home planet—because Shade’s home planet is coming to her! All this and a new “Life With Honey” tale illustrated by guest artist Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance).

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL VOL. 1: EARTH GIRL MADE EASY TP

Written by CECIL CASTELLUCCI, NATALIA HERNANDEZ, ASHER POWELL and others • Art by MARLEY ZARCONE, GILBERT HERNANDEZ, MIRKA ANDOLFO and others • Cover by BECKY CLOONAN

On the planet Meta, young Loma steals the madness coat that once belonged to Rac Shade and makes a break across galaxies to take up residence in a new body: Earth girl Megan Boyer. Only now Loma learns that Megan was a bully whom everyone hated, and Loma has to survive high school with the ever-growing and uncontrollable madness at her side—not to mention there are people back on her homeworld who might just want Shade’s coat back. Collects issues #1-6.

On sale JULY 12 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH OMNIBUS EXPANDED EDITION HC

Written by VARIOUS • Art by VARIOUS • Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

DC’s Rebirth event began with a bang in June 2016, relaunching every DC hero from Aquaman to Wonder Woman! Now, the entire collection of REBIRTH specials are gathered in a massive new hardcover, expanded to add newer issues including BATWOMAN: REBIRTH #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: REBIRTH #1, DC REBIRTH HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1 and the one-shots starring the Atom, the Ray, Killer Frost and Vixen!

On sale SEPTEMBER 13 • 792 pg, FC, $99.99 US

DEATHSTROKE VOL. 2: THE GOSPEL OF SLADE TP

Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST • Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN, JASON PAZ, CARY NORD, DENYS COWAN and BILL SIENKIEWICZ • Cover by SHANE DAVIS and MICHELLE DELECKI

Deathstroke battles the Man of Steel in the conclusion to “The Professional” storyline as this second Rebirth collection begins! Then, in “Four Days,” Slade and Wintergreen team up for a covert mission that reveals the stunning truth about Deathstroke’s powers. Collects issues #6-11.

On sale JULY 5 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

THE FLASH VOL. 3: ROGUES RELOADED TP

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, JESUS MERINO, ANDY OWENS and NEIL GOOGE • Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO

In “Rogues Reloaded,” the Flash’s old foes, the Rogues, have abandoned Central City, pulled off that big score they’ve been after for years and are living it up in a beachside mansion. The only problem? They ripped off the wrong marks—and now some truly evil people are out for revenge. If the Rogues are going to have any chance of surviving, they’ll need the help of their least favorite person alive: the Flash. Collects issues #14-20.

On sale JULY 26 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

THE FLASH: THE REBIRTH COLLECTION DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE HC

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO and NEIL GOOGE • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well…you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts—but where did this amazing new friend come from? Spinning directly out of the epic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself at the center of a DC Universe at a crossroads—and reeling from the reemergence of his protégé, Wally West! Collects issues #1-12 and THE FLASH: REBIRTH #1.

On sale JULY 26 • 304 pg, FC, $34.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 3: TIMELESS TP

Written by BRYAN HITCH • Art by BRYAN HITCH, FERNANDO PASARIN, DANIEL HENRIQUES and others • Cover by FERNANDO PASARIN and MATT RYAN

A new epic begins when a mysterious young woman implores the Justice League to fight against the Timeless, a cosmic threat they’ve never faced before—because it exists at different points throughout Earth’s history! But when the individual members of the Justice League are scattered across time, they must find their way back to the present to stop the Timeless! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #14-19.

On sale JULY 12 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE REBIRTH COLLECTION DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE HC

Written by BRYAN HITCH • Art by TONY S. DANIEL, BRYAN HITCH, JESUS MERINO, MATTHEW CLARK, NEIL EDWARDS and others • Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

A new day dawns for the Justice League as they welcome a slew of new members into their ranks. But can the world’s greatest superheroes trust these new recruits? And will the members of the League be able to come together against an ancient evil that threatens to reclaim not just the world, but the entire universe?! Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE: REBIRTH #1 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-11.

On sale JULY 12 • 312 pg, FC, $34.99 US

AQUAMAN: KINGDOM LOST TP

Written by JOHN ARCUDI • Art by PATRICK GLEASON, CHRISTIAN ALAMY, LEONARD KIRK, ANDY CLARKE and FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II • Cover by PATRICK GLEASON and CHRISTIAN ALAMY

Just as citizens of Sub Diego are starting to adapt to their new life under the sea, Black Manta arrives with his own plans for the devastated city. While Aquaman and his new Aquagirl deal with this latest mystery, Atlantis is making its inroads with Sub Diego. This legendary storyline comes to a close in the lead-up to Infinite Crisis. Collects issues #32-39.

On sale JULY 26 • 200 pg, FC, $16.99 US

BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER VOL. 1 HC

Written by MIKE W. BARR, JO DUFFY, JOHN WAGNER, ALAN GRANT and JIM STARLIN • Art by ALAN DAVIS, TODD McFARLANE, NORM BREYFOGLE, JIM BAIKIE, JIM APARO and others • Cover by MIKE MIGNOLA

In these stories that immediately followed BATMAN: YEAR ONE, the Caped Crusader learns what kind of compromises he must make to be the hero that Gotham City truly needs. As he battles against the deadly Reaper, the city’s first vigilante hero, Batman must work with the man who murdered his parents and a cadre of mob bosses to protect Gotham City. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #575-584 and BATMAN #413-420.

On sale JULY 5 • 440 pg, FC, $49.99 US

BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES VOL. 1 TP

Written by JAMES TYNION IV • Art and cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II

The sold-out, smash-hit 6-issue miniseries co-published with IDW is now available in paperback! It all starts in Gotham City, as a series of deadly raids leads Batman to believe he is up against a group of highly trained ninjas. Somehow, the Foot Clan has crossed over to another dimension—but they haven’t come alone: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are on their trail!

On sale JULY 19 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

BATMAN NOIR: DARK VICTORY HC

Written by JEPH LOEB • Art and cover by TIM SALE

In this new edition of the sequel to BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, Gotham City is overrun by freaks like Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze and The Joker. To save his city, the Dark Knight investigates the seeming return of the serial killer called Holiday—and must learn who is committing crimes in his name! Issues #0-13 of the hit series are collected for the first time in striking, high-contrast black and white!

On sale JULY 12 • 392 pg, B&W, $39.99 US

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: A KIDS COLORING BOOK

Art and cover by YANCEY LABAT

The sensational DC Super Hero Girls are back in a new coloring book for kids of all ages! Featuring art by Yancey Labat and a cast of heroes including Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and more!

On sale JULY 5 • 96 pg, 8” x 10.875” • B&W, $7.99 US

THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL VOL. 2 TP

Written by PAUL KUPPERBERG • Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, BOB OKSNER and EDUARDO BARRETO • Cover by ED HANNIGAN and DICK GIORDANO

In these 1980s tales from The Daring NEW Adventures of Supergirl #13 and Supergirl #14-23, the Maid of Might faces neo-Nazis, meets the new threat of Blackstarr, explores the depths of Lake Michigan to find a mysterious monster and is baffled by the Ambush Bug! This collection features appearances by the Justice League of America and the Teen Titans!

On sale JULY 12 • 272 pg, FC, $29.99 US

ELSEWORLDS: JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 2 TP

Written by RANDY L’OFFICIER, JEAN-MARC L’OFFICIER, DOUG MOENCH and others • Art by TED McKEEVER, DAVE ROSS, GEORGE FREEMAN and others • Cover by TY TEMPLETON

These alternate histories of the Justice League are collected for the first time! Includes JLA: ACT OF GOD #1-3, SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS #1, BATMAN: NOSFERATU #1 and WONDER WOMAN: BLUE AMAZON #1, plus ELSEWORLDS 80-PAGE GIANT #1!

On sale JULY 19 • 424 pg, FC, $34.99 US

GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER VOL. 1 TP

Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER, KARL KERSCHL and BECKY CLOONAN • Art by ADAM ARCHER, SANDRA HOPE and MSASSYK • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

With a new semester under way, Olive and the rest of the Detective Club have a new mystery: the Book of Gotham! The club must find out why this book is so important as Olive faces her destiny! Collects GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER #1-3, #5-8.

On sale JULY 19 • 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US

HE-MAN/THUNDERCATS TP

Written by ROB DAVID and LLOYD GOLDFINE • Art and cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II

He-Man takes on Lion-O and the rest of the Thundercats in an epic battle! The claws will come out and sparks will fly as these two heroes come face to face in an all-out melee of iron and muscle. With the Eye of Thundera, will the Thundercats sway the tides against He-Man’s pure power and strength? Can they settle their differences when Mumm-Ra and Skeletor arrrive? Collects HE-MAN/THUNDERCATS #1-6.

On sale JULY 5 • 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US

INJUSTICE GROUND ZERO VOL. 1 HC

Written by CHRISTOPHER SEBELA and BRIAN BUCCELLATO • Art by POP MHAN, TOM DERENICK, DANIEL SAMPERE, MARCO SANTUCCI and others • Cover by BEN OLIVER

INJUSTICE: GROUND ZERO bridges the gap between the Injustice and Injustice 2 video games with a new perspective—through Harley Quinn’s eyes! As heroes from a parallel Earth arrive to tip the balance against Superman’s regime, Harley’s determined to cause her own brand of mayhem with the Joker Clan! This first hardcover of the new series includes issues #1-6.

On sale JULY 5 • 144 pg, FC, $24.99 US

HARLEY QUINN BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI • Art by AMANDA CONNER, CHAD HARDIN, STEPHANE ROUX, JOHN TIMMS, DARWYN COOKE, MAURICET, MORITAT and others…so many others • Cover by AMANDA CONNER

The amazingly popular run on HARLEY QUINN by the multi-talented team of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti is collected in a massive hardcover that includes HARLEY QUINN #0-16, HARLEY QUINN: FUTURE’S END #1, HARLEY QUINN INVADES COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO, HARLEY QUINN ANNUAL #1, HARLEY QUINN HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1, HARLEY QUINN VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL #1, and the miniseries HARLEY QUINN AND POWER GIRL #1-6, wrapped up in a new cover by Amanda Conner!

On sale SEPTEMBER 6 • 752 pg, FC, $99.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE BY GIFFEN AND DEMATTEIS OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS • Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, KEITH GIFFEN, MIKE McKONE, STEVE LEIALOHA, TY TEMPLETON, ADAM HUGHES, BART SEARS and others • Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

The classic 1980s super-team series is collected in a giant Omnibus starring Batman, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Ice, Fire and dozens of other colorful heroes! This first volume includes JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-6, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #7-25, JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #26-46, JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE #1-21, SUICIDE SQUAD #13, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL #1-3, JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA ANNUAL #4, JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE ANNUAL #1 and more!

On sale SEPTEMBER 27 • 1,080 pg, FC, $99.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE BY GEOFF JOHNS BOX SET VOL. 1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art by JIM LEE, SCOTT WILLIAMS, GENE HA, CARLOS D’ANDA, IVAN REIS, JOE PRADO, TONY S. DANIEL and others

The first three collections of Geoff John’s stellar run on JUSTICE LEAGUE are collected in a slipcase trade paperback! Don’t miss the fast-paced action from the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 1: ORIGIN, JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 2: THE VILLAIN’S JOURNEY and JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 3: THRONE OF ATLANTIS, collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-17 and AQUAMAN #15-16.

On sale OCTOBER 4 • FC • $49.99 US

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: A KIDS COLORING BOOK

Art and cover by YANCEY LABAT

The sensational DC Super Hero Girls are back in a new coloring book for kids of all ages! Featuring art by Yancey Labat and a cast of heroes including Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and more!

On sale JULY 5 • 96 pg, 8” x 10.875”, B&W, $7.99 US

MIDNIGHTER: THE COMPLETE WILDSTORM SERIES TP

Written by GARTH ENNIS, BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, CHRISTOS GAGE, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, JUSTIN GRAY and KEITH GIFFEN • Art by CHRIS SPROUSE, PETER SNEJBJERG, GLENN FABRY, JOHN PAUL LEON, DARICK ROBERTSON, BRIAN STELFREEZE, RAFA SANDOVAL, CHRISCROSS, LEE GARBETT, RICK BURCHETT, SIMON COLEBY and others • Cover by CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY

From his hometown to the Middle East to the Carrier in outer space, Midnighter must protect the ones he loves while battling for his and their lives. When a firm of professional fascist superheroes overrun Midnighter’s hometown, he battles himself in the guise of Assassin8 and steals his genetic code in the hopes of destroying the Authority, pitting friend versus friend and Midnighter versus Apollo! This title collects MIDNIGHTER #1-20 and MIDNIGHTER: ARMAGEDDON #1!

On sale JULY 12 • 512 pg, FC, $39.99 US

MIDNIGHTER & APOLLO TP

Written by STEVE ORLANDO • Art by FERNANDO BLANCO • Cover by ACO

When Midnighter and Apollo are torn apart by a mysterious villain who sends Apollo to the underworld, Midnighter must brave the gates of hell itself for his lover. Collects MIDNIGHTER & APOLLO #1-6.

On sale JULY 19 • 152 pg, FC, $16.99 US

THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY VOL. 1 HC

Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art by BRYAN HITCH, PAUL NEARY, PHIL JIMENEZ, ANDY LANNING and others • Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY

In these widescreen adventures from writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch, the Authority battles a nation of super-powered terrorists, stops an invasion from a parallel world and much more! Collects THE AUTHORITY #1-12, PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY #1 and more, including a brand-new story by Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary!

On sale OCTOBER 11 • 384 pg, FC, 8.25″ x 12.5″ $75.00 US

PLANETARY BOOK ONE TP

Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art by JOHN CASSADAY, PHIL JIMENEZ and ANDY LANNING • Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

This new cut of the classic series includes extras from the Absolute Edition, including sketches and variant covers. Collecting the adventures of Elijah Snow, a powerful hundred-year-old-man, Jakita Wagner, an extremely powerful but bored woman, and the Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines. Collects Planetary #1-14, the Planetary Sneak Peek and Planetary/The Authority: RULING THE WORLD #1.

On sale JULY 12 • 432 pg, FC, $29.99 US

NIGHTWING VOL. 6: TO SERVE AND PROTECT TP

Written by CHUCK DIXON • Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER, GREG LAND, KIERON DWYER, RICK BURCHETT, RICK LEONARDI and others • Cover by GREG LAND and KARL STORY

Dick Grayson’s adventures in Blüdhaven continue in these tales from NIGHTWING #47-60 and NIGHTWING 80-PAGE GIANT #1. As he moves up the ranks in the city’s police department, Nightwing battles the threats of the Sylph and the Shrike. Plus, learn the backstory of the crazed hero called Nite-Wing and witness an encounter between Nightwing and Catwoman!

On sale JULY 12 • 360 pg, FC, $29.99 US

ROBIN VOL. 4: TURNING POINT TP

Written by CHUCK DIXON • Art by TOM GRUMMETT, PHIL JIMENEZ and others • Cover by TOM GRUMMETT and RAY KRYSSING

In these tales from ROBIN #0, #6-13 and SHOWCASE ’94 #5-6, Tim Drake witnesses the start of a new era as Dick Grayson takes over as Batman in the wake of the “Knightfall” storyline. Plus, Robin faces off with Two-Face, battles Steeljacket and tries to deal with the legacy left by the Robins before him!

On sale JULY 19 • 248 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SUPERGIRL: THE SILVER AGE VOL. 1 TP

Written by OTTO BINDER and JERRY SIEGEL • Art by AL PLASTINO and JIM MOONEY • Cover by MICHAEL CHO

In these stories from ACTION COMICS #252-284, Supergirl adjusts to life on Earth with her adoptive parents. The stories alternate between small-town slice-of-life tales, tales of Supergirl’s efforts to master her new powers, and time-traveling jaunts into the far future and past. Plus, don’t miss an early appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes!

On sale JULY 19 • 384 pg, FC, $29.99 US

BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY TP NEW EDITION

Written by MATT WAGNER • Art and cover by MATT WAGNER

In this new edition of the classic adventure, when Ra’s al Ghul recruits Bizarro and a renegade Amazon warrior to help him create global chaos, the Dark Knight Detective suddenly finds himself working with the Man of Steel and the Amazon Princess. Looking to thwart the madman’s plot to simultaneously destroy all satellite communications as well as all of the world’s oil reserves, Earth’s greatest heroes are forced to band together—if they can work out their differences!

On sale JULY 26 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERMAN: SAVAGE DAWN TP

Written by GENE LUEN YANG, PETER J. TOMASI and, GREG PAK • Art by AARON KUDER, HOWARD PORTER, DAN JURGENS, DOUG MANHKE, BEN OLIVER, RAFA SANDOVAL, ARDIAN SYAF, BRUNO REDONDO, CLIFF RICHARDS and others • Cover by AARON KUDER

Depowered and fragile, Superman is becoming increasingly desperate to regain his abilities! There isn’t a solution he’s not ready to embrace: the Greek Gods, villainous adversaries and even Kryptonite! In the midst of this crisis, Superman discovers the mastermind behind it all: the immortal Vandal Savage! This title collects SUPERMAN ANNUAL #3, ACTION COMICS #48-50, SUPERMAN #48-50 and SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #25-27 and #30-31.

On sale JULY 26 • 352 pg, FC, $24.99 US

WATCHMEN: THE ANNOTATED EDITION HC

Written by LESLIE S. KLINGER • WATCHMEN written by ALAN MOORE • Art and cover by DAVE GIBBONS

The best-selling graphic novel of all time returns in a new edition featuring copious annotations by Leslie S. Klinger, who previously annotated THE SANDMAN! This black-and-white hardcover edition includes a new foreword by artist Dave Gibbons, plus a WATCHMEN timeline, bibliography and more.

On sale NOVEMBER 15 • 424 pg, B&W, 11.75” x 11.75”, $49.99 US

WONDER WOMAN BY GREG RUCKA VOL. 2 TP

Written by GREG RUCKA • Art by DREW JOHNSON, SEAN PHILLIPS, JAMES RAIZ, RAGS MORALES and others • Cover by J.G. JONES

In these stories from WONDER WOMAN #206-217, the deadly Medusa comes calling, and Wonder Woman’s world is turned upside down. After a terrible sacrifice, the Amazing Amazon must prove herself once again to her comrades in the Justice League—and to the world.

On sale JULY 5 • 320 pg, FC, $29.99 US

THE WONDER WOMAN 100 PROJECT TP

All of the Hero Initiative’s 100-plus original covers to DC’s Wonder Woman 75th Anniversary Special #1 are presented in this great new book featuring art by John Cassaday, Alan Davis, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Adam Hughes, Dale Keown, George Pérez, Paolo Rivera and many more! See all the covers along with a special behind-the-scenes section showing developmental art and more!

NOTE: There will be ONLY ONE PRINTING OF THIS BOOK EVER! Order yours today!

On sale JUNE 28 • 120 pg, FC, $12.99 US

ASTRO CITY #45

Written by KURT BUSIEK • Art by BRENT ANDERSON • Cover by ALEX ROSS

“WHAT BROKE THE BROKEN MAN?” part one of two! Astro City’s tangled history of superheroes, music, counterculture, serpents and darkness comes to a head. Heroes are destroyed, minds are shattered…and an unlikely savior rises.

RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

CLEAN ROOM VOL. 3: WAITING FOR THE STARS TO FALL TP

Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art by WALTER GEOVANI and SANYA ANWAR • Cover by JENNY FRISON

In these stories from CLEAN ROOM #13-18, discover how Astrid was first affected after her hospitalization through the eyes of one who cannot see what she sees: her brother and would-be assassin, Peter Mueller. Then, a woman devastated by the violent loss of her husband finds comfort in Astrid Mueller’s teachings, only to face the woman herself in the most nightmarish reaches of the Clean Room!

On sale JULY 12 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

EVERAFTER: FROM THE PAGES OF FABLES #10

Written by DAVE JUSTUS and LILAH STURGES • Art by TRAVIS MOORE • Cover by TULA LOTAY

After Bobby Speckland’s rescue attempt takes a shocking turn, long years pass for the captives in the Cube—but a young leader emerges as a new generation of hostages comes of age in oppressive darkness. A quiet revolution simmers, and some surprising assistance may be the force that breaks the barrier to freedom once and for all.

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

LUCIFER #19

Written by RICHARD KADREY • Art and cover by LEE GARBETT

This is it. As his enemies rally and Hell is divided, Lucifer initiates his final confrontation with the Presence—but, after everything, what if ultimate control of the universe comes down to a child’s game? And at the end of it all, lovers will reunite, happily or not.

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

SAVAGE THINGS #4

Written by JUSTIN JORDAN • Art by IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA • Cover by JOHN PAUL LEON

As New York edges closer to chaos, two mortal enemies meet face to face for the first time since they were children. Cain and Abel grew up together in the same government black ops facility, but they went their separate ways when Abel escaped the program. Now that Cain’s murder spree has drawn his old rival out of hiding, the two face off for the fate of the city. But will Kira prove to be the vulnerability that could provide Cain with the one advantage he needs to win?

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 8, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

FROSTBITE TP

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art and cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER

After Earth’s second ice age, heat is power and brutal gangs roam the icy wasteland. If that wasn’t enough, a terrible disease called “Frostbite” is literally freezing people from the inside out. Once you catch it, the effect is instantaneous. There is no immunity, there is no cure. Until now. Doctor Henry Bonham and his daughter Victoria have found the key to ending Frostbite. If they can get from Mexico City to a secret government outpost in Alcatraz, they could stabilize life across the globe. But to do that they’ll need to stay alive. That’s where Keaton comes in. She and her crew have faced worse journeys before, but never with the potential consequences this one poses if they fail. Collects FROSTBITE #1-6.

On sale JULY 26 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

IT’S A BIRD… TP NEW EDITION

Written by STEVEN T. SEAGLE • Art and cover by TEDDY KRISTIANSEN

The acclaimed semi-autobiographical graphic novel that tells one of the most realistic Superman tales ever—without featuring Superman—is back in print! Steve’s given the dream assignment to write SUPERMAN, only he can’t relate to a Man of Steel when his own fears of death haunt him. Explore the cultural significance of a comic-book icon as Steve comes to terms with Superman’s cultural importance.

On sale JULY 5 • 136 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED BOOK ONE TP

Written by JASON AARON • Art and cover by R.M. GUERA

The first eleven issues of the acclaimed series are collected in a new trade paperback! Dashiell Bad Horse has come home to the reservation armed with a set of nunchucks, a hell-bent-for-leather attitude and a dark secret. But nothing has changed—except for the glimmering new casino, and a once-proud people overcome by drugs and organized crime. Includes sketch material by artist R.M. Guera.

On sale JULY 19 • 296 pg, FC, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS

JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE STATUES: AQUAMAN, THE FLASH AND WONDER WOMAN

The World’s Greatest Heroes unite on the big screen for the first time this November in the Warner Bros. feature film Justice League! Now, DC Collectibles captures the likenesses of Aquaman, The Flash and Wonder Woman in these spectacular new statues!

AQUAMAN—13.37″ high

Sculpted by David Pereira

THE FLASH—12.55″ high

Sculpted by David Giraud

WONDER WOMAN—13″ high

Sculpted by James Marsano

Limited Editions of 5,000 • Each statue sold separately

Each $150.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN ANIMATED: BATCAVE WITH BATCOMPUTER VIGNETTE AND ALFRED ACTION FIGURE

DC Collectibles takes its popular BATMAN: THE ANIMATED series to a new level with this amazing set including an exclusive Alfred action figure! This Batcomputer Vignette features battery-powered light-up computer screens, Batman’s seat at his work console, and Alfred’s tea set.

EXCLUSIVE ALFRED ACTION FIGURE INCLUDED!

ALFRED—5.78 high

Set measures approximately 15.40” high x 19.40” wide x 16.40″ deep

$175.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

DC DESIGNER SERIES BOMBSHELLS ACTION FIGURES BY ANT LUCIA: BATGIRL, MERA, HAWKGIRL AND KATANA

Inspired by the art of Ant Lucia, the new DC Designer Series Bombshells Action Figure line continues with Batgirl, Mera, Hawkgirl and Katana, based on their appearances in the hit comic! Each captures the spirit of the Bombshells line and comes with their own character-specific accessories!

BATGIRL—6.72″ high

HAWKGIRL—6.92” high

KATANA—7.18″ high

MERA—6.76″ high

Each $28.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017

Each figure sold separately • Allocations May Occur

DC COVER GIRLS: DEATH STATUE

The DC Cover Girls statue takes a turn for the dark with Stanley “Artgerm” Lau’s distinctive take on Death of the Endless. Inspired by Vertigo’s THE SANDMAN, this statue captures a vision of Death from a long-ago era. This is the final DC Cover Girls statue designed by Lau—watch for an announcement of the new DC Cover Girls Statue designer coming soon!

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 10.38” Tall

$100.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

DC GALLERY: THE JOKER AND HARLEY QUINN BOOKENDS

The Joker and Harley have taken the Dark Knight hostage in this highly stylized bookend set! It’s ideal for your collection of books starring Batman and his greatest foes.

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 8.85” Tall

$250.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN BY AMANDA CONNER STATUE

Eisner Award-winning artist Amanda Conner designs a pair of statues for the BATMAN BLACK & WHITE series. Conner brings her unique drawing style to the Dark Knight in this new statue!

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 7.63” Tall

$80.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: HARLEY QUINN BY AMANDA CONNER STATUE

Eisner Award-winning artist Amanda Conner designs a pair of statues for the BATMAN BLACK & WHITE series. Straight from the pages of her own hit monthly series, this Harley Quinn statue is designed by cover artist and co-writer Amanda Conner!

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 7.05” Tall

$80.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN ANIMATED: HARLEY’S HOLIDAY STATUE

Sculpted by IRENE MATAR

Inspired by the title card from the classic BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES episode “Harley’s Holiday,” this amazingly detailed statue captures Harley as she’s about to hit the town after being released from Arkham Asylum!

Harley’s hat is magnetic and can be adjusted!

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 9.75” Tall

$275.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

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The History of Thoth, The Atlantean

I, THOTH, the Atlantean, master of mysteries, keeper of records, mighty king, magician, living from generation to generation, being about to pass into the halls of Amenti, set down for the guidance of those that are to come after, these records of the mighty wisdom of Great Atlantis.

In the great city of KEOR on the island of UNDAL, in a time far past, I began this incarnation. Not as the little men of the present age did the mighty ones of Atlantis live and die, but rather from aeon to aeon did they renew their life in the Halls of Amenti where the river of life flows eternally onward.

A hundred times ten have I descended the dark way that led into light, and as many times have I ascended from the darkness into the light my strength and power renewed.

Now for a time I descend, and the men of KHEM (Khem is alchemy in ancient Egypt) shall know me no more.

But in a time yet unborn will I rise again, mighty and potent, requiring an accounting of those left behind me.

Then beware, O men of KHEM, if ye have falsely betrayed my teaching, for I shall cast ye down from your high estate into the darkness of the caves from whence ye came.

Betray not my secrets to the men of the North or the men of the South lest my curse fall upon ye.

Remember and heed my words, for surely will I return again and require of thee that which ye guard. Aye, even from beyond time and from beyond death will I return, rewarding or punishing as ye have requited your trust.

Great were my people in the ancient days, great beyond the conception of the little people now around me; knowing the wisdom of old, seeking far within the heart of infinity knowledge that belonged to Earth’s youth.

Wise were we with the wisdom of the Children of Light who dwelt among us. Strong were we with the power drawn from the eternal fire.

And of all these, greatest among the children of men was my father, THOTME, keeper of the great temple, link between the Children of Light who dwelt within the temple and the races of men who inhabited the ten islands.

Mouthpiece, after the Three, of the Dweller of UNAL, speaking to the Kings with the voice that must be obeyed.

Grew I there from a child into manhood, being taught by my father the elder mysteries, until in time there grew within the fire of wisdom, until it burst into a consuming flame.

Naught desired I but the attainment of wisdom. Until on a great day the command came from the Dweller of the Temple that I be brought before him. Few there were among the children of men who had looked upon that mighty face and lived, for not as the sons of men are the Children of Light when they are not incarnate in a physical body.

Chosen was I from the sons of men, taught by the Dweller so that his purposes might be fulfilled, purposes yet unborn in the womb of time.

Long ages I dwelt in the Temple, learning ever and yet ever more wisdom, until I, too, approached the light emitted from the great fire.

Taught me he, the path to Amenti, the underworld where the great king sits upon his throne of might.

Deep I bowed in homage before the Lords of Life and the Lords of Death, receiving as my gift the Key of Life.

Free was I of the Halls of Amenti, bound not by death to the circle of life. Far to the stars I journeyed until space and time became as naught.

Then having drunk deep of the cup of wisdom, I looked into the hearts of men and there found I greater mysteries and was glad. For only in the Search for Truth could my Soul be stilled and the flame within be quenched.

Down through the ages I lived, seeing those around me taste of the cup of death and return again in the light of life.

Gradually from the Kingdoms of Atlantis passed waves of consciousness that had been one with me, only to be replaced by spawn of a lower star.

In obedience to the law, the word of the Master grew into flower. Downward into the darkness turned the thoughts of the Atlanteans, Until at last in this wrath arose from his AGWANTI, the Dweller, (this word has no English equivalent; it means a state of detachment) speaking The Word, calling the power.

Deep in Earth’s heart, the sons of Amenti heard, and hearing, directing the changing of the flower of fire that burns eternally, changing and shifting, using the LOGOS, until that great fire changed its direction.

Over the world then broke the great waters, drowning and sinking, changing Earth’s balance until only the Temple of Light was left standing on the great mountain on UNDAL still rising out of the water; some there were who were living, saved from the rush of the fountains.

Called to me then the Master, saying: Gather ye together my people. Take them by the arts ye have learned of far across the waters, until ye reach the land of the hairy barbarians, dwelling in caves of the desert. Follow there the plan that ye know of.

Gathered I then my people and entered the great ship of the Master. Upward we rose into the morning. Dark beneath us lay the Temple. Suddenly over it rose the waters. Vanished from Earth, until the time appointed, was the great Temple.

Fast we fled toward the sun of the morning, until beneath us lay the land of the children of KHEM. Raging, they came with cudgels and spears, lifted in anger seeking to slay and utterly destroy the Sons of Atlantis.

Then raised I my staff and directed a ray of vibration, striking them still in their tracks as fragments of stone of the mountain.

Then spoke I to them in words calm and peaceful, telling them of the might of Atlantis, saying we were children of the Sun and its messengers. Cowed I them by my display of magic-science, until at my feet they groveled, when I released them.

Long dwelt we in the land of KHEM, long and yet long again. Until obeying the commands of the Master, who while sleeping yet lives eternally, I sent from me the Sons of Atlantis, sent them in many directions, that from the womb of time wisdom might rise again in her children.

Long time dwelt I in the land of KHEM, doing great works by the wisdom within me. Upward grew into the light of knowledge the children of KHEM, watered by the rains of my wisdom.

Blasted I then a path to Amenti so that I might retain my powers, living from age to age a Sun of Atlantis, keeping the wisdom, preserving the records.

Great grew the sons of KHEM, conquering the people around them, growing slowly upwards in Soul force.

Now for a time I go from among them into the dark halls of Amenti, deep in the halls of the Earth, before the Lords of the powers, face to face once again with the Dweller.

Raised I high over the entrance, a doorway, a gateway leading down to Amenti.

Few there would be with courage to dare it, few pass the portal to dark Amenti. Raised over the passage, I, a mighty pyramid, using the power that overcomes Earth force (gravity). Deep and yet deeper place I a force-house or chamber; from it carved I a circular passage reaching almost to the great summit.

There in the apex, set I the crystal, sending the ray into the “Time-Space,” drawing the force from out of the ether, concentrating upon the gateway to Amenti.

Other chambers I built and left vacant to all seeming, yet hidden within them are the keys to Amenti. He who in courage would dare the dark realms, let him be purified first by long fasting.

Lie in the sarcophagus of stone in my chamber. Then reveal I to him the great mysteries. Soon shall he follow to where I shall meet him, even in the darkness of Earth shall I meet him, I, Thoth, Lord of Wisdom, meet him and hold him and dwell with him always.

Builded I the Great Pyramid, patterned after the pyramid of Earth force, burning eternally so that it, too, might remain through the ages.

In it, I builded my knowledge of “Magic-Science” so that I might be here when again I return from Amenti, Aye, while I sleep in the Halls of Amenti, my Soul roaming free will incarnate, dwell among men in this form or another. (Hermes, thrice-born.)

Emissary on Earth am I of the Dweller, fulfilling his commands so many might be lifted. Now return I to the halls of Amenti, leaving behind me some of my wisdom. Preserve ye and keep ye the command of the Dweller: Lift ever upwards your eyes toward the light.

Surely in time, ye are one with the Master, surely by right ye are one with the Master, surely by right yet are one with the ALL.

Now, I depart from ye. Know my commandments, keep them and be them, and I will be with you, helping and guiding you into the Light.

Now before me opens the portal. Go I down in the darkness of night.

The Halls of Amenti Deep in Earth's heart lie the Halls of Amenti, far 'neath the islands of sunken Atlantis, Halls of the Dead and halls of the living, bathed in the fire of the infinite ALL. Far in a past time, lost in the space time, the Children of Light looked down on the world. Seeing the children of men in their bondage, bound by the force that came from beyond. Knew they that only by freedom from bondage could man ever rise from the Earth to the Sun. Down they descended and created bodies, taking the semblance of men as their own. The Masters of everything said after their forming: "We are they who were formed from the space-dust, partaking of life from the infinite ALL; living in the world as children of men, like and yet unlike the children of men." Then for a dwelling place, far 'neath the earth crust, blasted great spaces they by their power, spaces apart from the children of men. Surrounded them by forces and power, shielded from harm they the Halls of the Dead. Side by side then, placed they other spaces, filled them with Life and with Light from above. Builded they then the Halls of Amenti, that they might dwell eternally there, living with life to eternity's end. Thirty and two were there of the children, sons of Lights who had come among men, seeking to free from the bondage of darkness those who were bound by the force from beyond. Deep in the Halls of Life grew a flower, flaming, expanding, driving backward the night. Placed in the center, a ray of great potence, Life giving, Light giving, filling with power all who came near it. Placed they around it thrones, two and thirty, places for each of the Children of Light, placed so that they were bathed in the radiance, filled with the Life from the eternal Light. There time after time placed they their first created bodies so that they might by filled with the Spirit of Life. One hundred years out of each thousand must the Life-giving Light flame forth on their bodies. Quickening, awakening the Spirit of Life. There in the circle from aeon to aeon, sit the Great Masters, living a life not known among men. There in the Halls of Life they lie sleeping; free flows their Soul through the bodies of men. Time after time, while their bodies lie sleeping, incarnate they in the bodies of men. Teaching and guiding onward and upward, out of the darkness into the light. There in the Hall of Life, filled with their wisdom, known not to the races of man, living forever 'neath the cold fire of life, sit the Children of Light. Times there are when they awaken, come from the depths to be lights among men, infinite they among finite men. He who by progress has grown from the darkness, lifted himself from the night into light, free is he made of the Halls of Amenti, free of the Flower of Light and of Life. Guided he then, by wisdom and knowledge, passes from men, to the Master of Life. There he may dwell as one with the Masters, free from the bonds of the darkness of night. Seated within the flower of radiance sit seven Lords from the Space-Times above us, helping and guiding through infinite Wisdom, the pathway through time of the children of men. Mighty and strange, they, veiled with their power, silent, all-knowing, drawing the Life force, different yet one with the children of men. Aye, different, and yet One with the Children of Light. Custodians and watchers of the force of man's bondage, ready to loose when the light has been reached. First and most mighty, sits the Veiled Presence, Lord of Lords, the infinite Nine, over the other from each the Lords of the Cycles; Three, Four, Five, and Six, Seven, Eight, each with his mission, each with his powers, guiding, directing the destiny of man. There sit they, mighty and potent, free of all time and space. Not of this world they, yet akin to it, Elder Brothers they, of the children of men. Judging and weighing, they with their wisdom, watching the progress of Light among men. There before them was I led by the Dweller, watched him blend with ONE from above. Then from HE came forth a voice saying: "Great art thou, Thoth, among children of men. Free henceforth of the Halls of Amenti, Master of Life among children of men. Taste not of death except as thou will it, drink thou of Life to Eternity's end, Henceforth forever is Life, thine for the taking. Henceforth is Death at the call of thy hand. Dwell here or leave here when thou desireth, free is Amenti to the son of man. Take thou up Life in what form thou desireth, Child of the Light that has grown among men. Choose thou thy work, for all should must labor, never be free from the pathway of Light. One step thou has gained on the long pathway upward, infinite now is the mountain of Light. Each step thou taketh but heightens the mountain; all of thy progress but lengthens the goal. Approach ye ever the infinite Wisdom, ever before thee recedes the goal. Free are ye made now of the Halls of Amenti to walk hand in hand with the Lords of the world, one in one purpose, working together, bring of Light to the children of men." Then from his throne came one of the Masters, taking my hand and leading me onward, through all the Halls of the deep hidden land. Led he me through the Halls of Amenti, showing the mysteries that are known not to man. Through the dark passage, downward he led me, into the Hall where site the dark Death. Vast as space lay the great Hall before me, walled by darkness but yet filled with Light. Before me arose a great throne of darkness, veiled on it sat a figure of night. Darker than darkness sat the great figure, dark with a darkness not of the night. Before it then paused the Master, speaking The Word that brings about Life, saying; "Oh, master of darkness, guide of the way from Life unto Life, before thee I bring a Sun of the morning. Touch him not ever with the power of night. Call not his flame to the darkness of night. Know him, and see him, one of our brothers, lifted from darkness into the Light. Release thou his flame from its bondage, free let it flame through the darkness of night." Raised then the hand of the figure, forth came a flame that grew clear and bright. Rolled back swiftly the curtain of darkness, unveiled the Hall from the darkness of night. Then grew in the great space before me, flame after flame, from the veil of the night. Uncounted millions leaped they before me, some flaming forth as flowers of fire. Others there were that shed a dim radiance, flowing but faintly from out of the night. Some there were that faded swiftly; others that grew from a small spark of light. Each surrounded by its dim veil of darkness, yet flaming with light that could never be quenched. Coming and going like fireflies in springtime, filled they with space with Light and with Life. Then spoke a voice, mighty and solemn, saying: "These are lights that are souls among men, growing and fading, existing forever, changing yet living, through death into life. When they have bloomed into flower, reached the zenith of growth in their life, swiftly then send I my veil of darkness, shrouding and changing to new forms of life. Steadily upward throughout the ages, growing, expanding into yet another flame, lighting the darkness with yet greater power, quenched yet unquenched by the veil of the night. So grows the soul of man ever upward, quenched yet unquenched by the darkness of night. I, Death, come, and yet I remain not, for life eternal exists in the ALL; only an obstacle, I in the pathway, quick to be conquered by the infinite light. Awaken, O flame that burns ever inward, flame forth and conquer the veil of the night." Then in the midst of the flames in the darkness grew there one that drove forth the night, flaming, expanding, ever brighter, until at last was nothing but Light. Then spoke my guide, the voice of the master: See your own soul as it grows in the light, free now forever from the Lord of the night. Forward he led me through many great spaces filled with the mysteries of the Children of Light; mysteries that man may never yet know of until he, too, is a Sun of the Light. Backward then HE led me into the Light of the hall of the Light. Knelt I then before the great Masters, Lords of ALL from the cycles above. Spoke HE then with words of great power saying: Thou hast been made free of the Halls of Amenti. Choose thou thy work among the children of men. Then spoke I: O, great master, let me be a teacher of men, leading then onward and upward until they, too, are lights among men; freed from the veil of the night that surrounds them, flaming with light that shall shine among men. Spoke to me then the voice: Go, as yet will. So be it decreed. Master are ye of your destiny, free to take or reject at will. Take ye the power, take ye the wisdom. Shine as a light among the children of men. Upward then, led me the Dweller. Dwelt I again among children of men, teaching and showing some of my wisdom; Sun of the Light, a fire among men. Now again I tread the path downward, seeking the light in the darkness of night. Hold ye and keep ye, preserve my record, guide shall it be to the children of men. TABLET IIII THE EMERALD TABLETS: TABLE OF CONTENTS ShareThis HALLS OF AMENTI PSYCHIC & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT INDEX ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF ALL FILES CRYSTALINKS HOME PAGE PSYCHIC READING WITH ELLIE 2012 THE ALCHEMY OF TIME

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This site has been on hiatus for a while due to life. This is a list I was compiling for our boys based on things friends and family have shared with us. I’ll add and remove as I get other resources. Our recent forced social distancing means the schools are closed, but we’re wanting our kids to do more than just Nintendo Switch, YouTube and Lego. Those are all still happening, but here are the online educational resources we’ve been compiling.

For now, the list is just that — just a list. I’ll try to update with reviews and added information. Yay — living documents!

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Math

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Science

Social Studies

Video

Writing

Math

ABC YA Fun Brain Khan Academy Prodigy

Misc

Highlights Kids PBS Kids

Reading

ABC YA Bookflix Fun Brain Highlights Kids Into the Book Scholastic Learn at Home Scholastic News Squiggle Park Star Fall Storyline

Science

Highlights Kids National Geographic Mystery Doug Nat Geo for Kids Suessville Switcheroo Zoo

Social Studies

History For Kids

Video

YouTube Channels

Full Time Kid TED-Ed Make me Genius Minute Physics PBS Nova PBS Parents/Adventurous Learning Smithsonian The Spangler Effect V Sauce Veritasium: Science, Demos, Interviews

Netflix Programs

Animals

72 Cutest Animals 72 Dangerous Animals: America 72 Dangerous Animals: Asia 72 Dangerous Animals: Australia A Dog’s Life Africa’s Deadliest Africa’s Deadliest Animal Fight Night BBC: Life Baby Animals in the Wild Bindi’s Bootcamp Blackfish Born in China The Crimson Wing David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities Dolphins: Spy in the Pod Elephant: Spy in the Herd Ghost of the Mountain Growing Up Wild Hidden Kingdoms The Hunt Leopard Fight Club Lions: Spy in the Den Peculiar Pets Penguins: Spy in the Huddle Polar Bear: Spy on Ice Race of Life Shark Terra The Lion in Your Living Room Tiger: Spy in the Jungle Trek: Spy of the Wildebeest Tyke: Elephant Outlaw Virunga Wild Ones Wings of Life

Dinosaurs

Dino Hunt Horizon Dinosaurs: The Hunt for Life Raising the Dinosaur Giant

Documentaries

Abstract: The Art of Design American Experience: TESLA The Beginning of Life: The Series Expedition Happiness First Contact: The Lost Tribe of the Amazon Genius of the Modern Happy People: A Year in the Taiga Inside Einstein’s Mind Life Below Zero Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things NOVA: Arctic Ghost Ship NOVA: Dawn of Humanity NOVA: Search for the Super Battery NOVA: The Nuclear Option Oklahoma City Pygmies: Children of the Jungle The Secret Social Fabric Story of Maths The Traffickers The Toys that Made Us The Truth About Alcohol Trump: An American Dream World

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A Plastic Ocean Blue Planet Desperate Hours: Witnesses & Survivors Earth’s Natural Wonders Forces of Nature Frozen Planet Full Force Nature Mission Blue Nature’s Great Events Nature’s Weirdest Events Planet Earth Planet Earth II Planet Earth: As You’ve Never Seen It Tornado Hunters Weird Wonders of the World World’s Worst Disasters

Entertainment

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby Amazing Interiors Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown Bill Nye the Science Guy Brain Games Dirty Money Dream Big: Engineering our World Explained Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction How to LIve Mortgage Free Lego House: HomeBrick Liquid Science The Magic School Bus Mega Builders NOVA: Ultimate Cruise Ship Origins Print the Legend Somebody Feed Phil The “Who Was” Show Top 10 Architecture White Rabbit Project World’s Most Extraordinary Homes

Food/Nutrition/Health

9 Months that Made You A Leaf of Faith Food Choices Food, Inc Forks Over Knives Froning: The Fittest Man in History In Defense of Food Rotten Take Your Pills The C Word The Cowspiracy The Founder What the Health

Geography

72 Dangerous Places to Live Afghanistan: The Great Game Encounters at the End of the World Escape to the Continent Saudi Arabia Uncovered South Pacific The Truth Behind Atlantis Wild Alaska Wild China

History

9/11: Truths, Lies & Conspiracy Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution D-Day NOVA: Secrets of Noah’s Ark Nazi Mega Weapons Nazi Megastructures The Pyramid Code The Royal House of Windsor Untold Histories of the United States The Vietnam War Vikings Unearthed WWII in Colour

Mystery

Conspiracies Secret Tunnel Warfare The Code The Forensic Files The Secret Rules Of Modern Living: Algorithms Top 10 Secrets & Mysteries

Space

Alien Contact: Outer Space The Beginning and End of the Universe Edge of the Universe Horizon: Secrets of the Solar System Horizon: Supermassive Black Holes The Inexplicable Universe In Search for Life in Space Into the Inferno NOVA: Earth’s Rocky Start Orbit The Real Death Star

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How to Win the US Presidency JFK: The Making of a President Meet the Trumps: From Immigrant to President The Wheelchair President

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Fantasy New Releases: 14 March, 2020

Fantasy weapons engineers, counterfeit sorcerers, and the last knight of Atlantis feature in this week’s collection of fantasy new releases.

Cirsova Magazine of Thrilling Adventure and Daring Suspense Issue #3 / Spring 2020 – edited by P. Alexander

The newest issue of Cirsova includes:

“Alpdruck!” by Michael Reyes – Clock has been dispatched to the private hell of a powerful demon–and only a being of true evil on its own path towards redemption can aid him in this deadly fight!

“The Golden Pearl” by Jim Breyfogle – After a harrowing experience in their search for Burning Fish, Kat and Mangos are determined to never be poisoned again—could a Golden Pearl be the answer?!

“Slave Girls for Sacrifice” by D. M. Ritzlin – A powerful sorceress with a bestial lover requires a blood sacrifice to complete her vile rites… Will Avok’s brawn and bag of tricks be enough to stop the witch?!

“Return of the Dark Brotherhood” by Adrian Cole – Aruul Voruum nears completion of his witchfinder training… but the remnants of Daras Vorta’s cult have worked their tendrils into the heart of Mars’ government!

…and more!

The End of All Things (The Counterfeit Sorcerer #5) – Robert Kroese

A hooded man, his face marred by a mysterious black brand, walks the Plain of Savlos. Some say he has the power to summon demons. Others say he is the only one who can vanquish them. His name is Konrad, and he has a secret….

One by one, the powers that threaten the land of Orszag have fallen. Only the demon Arnyek remains. Immortal, uncaring and unstoppable, Arnyek waits far below the ruined city of Nagyvaros for the day he is free to destroy the world.

Desperate to stop him, Konrad the Sorcerer plunges into forbidden magic and turns against those closest to him. But Konrad must learn a difficult lesson: no matter what path he takes, he cannot stop the End of All Things.

Giants of Pangaea (Lost on the Last Continent #2) – John C. Wright

Colonel Preston Lost didn’t think of himself as reckless. He believed in preparation, proper equipment, and patience in stalking the prey. But, in reality, he was not a cautious man. Having followed a spaceship into the black storm clouds above the Bermuda Triangle, he flew through a time portal to the end of days, and crash-landed on Pangaea Ultima with few supplies and no way of returning home.

Lost is a man of many talents, though, and anything should be possible for him. Having found himself in a world at war, he decides to embark on a journey to set things right. Little things like uniting the races of Man and freeing the slaves should be easy for a man of many talents, right?

But the prophecies say he is also a man of importance, and the rulers of the land are willing to do anything to get their hands on him. Having made inroads on race relations—getting a Third Man to talk to a Seventh—he just needs to find the love of his life, the Atlantean Cynisca, and free the slaves from the races of Man that don’t want to give them up.

Can Lost stay out of the clutches of the Watchers long enough to accomplish his goals, or, this time, is it possible his talents won’t be enough?

The Last Archon (Heroes Unleashed #5) – Richard W. Watts and Thomas Plutarch

The man who thought he would live forever is running out of time.

For three thousand years, Deckard Riss has been alone. Ever since his home sunk into the sea with Atlantis, he has been the last of his people. The final Atlantean knight, the last Archon.

Then fate forced an apprentice on him, and now the pair of them police the streets of Atlanta, magicians in hiding as superheroes.

Now there are whispers of Atlantis on the wind, another sorcerer at work. This unknown dark wizard sacrifices superpowered teenagers in grisly ritual suicides. And Deckard’s magic, once so easily accessed, starts slipping beyond his grasp.

If he doesn’t have his powers, he can’t stop the rending of reality to allow monsters into our world. If he doesn’t have his powers, he is nothing.

Deckard only has to hold on for another year. Just one more year, to train his apprentice to take his place, and stop the end of the world. And he’s not sure he can do it.

Will his apprentice step up to save the world, or will he drive the boy away with his secrets?

Renegade Swords – edited by D. M. Ritzlin

If you constantly crave tales of swashbuckling heroics and fiendish wizardry, Renegade Swords is for you! Eight fantastic tales have been selected for this anthology, each of them obscure or overlooked in some way. You don’t have to explore darksome crypts to discover incredible ancient treasures—you can find them in Renegade Swords!

Stories included:

“The House of Arabu” by Robert E. Howard “Necromancy in Naat” (unabridged version) by Clark Ashton Smith “The Woman of the Wood” (previously unpublished version) by A. Merritt “The Slaughter of the Gods” by Manly Wade Wellman “People of the Dragon” by Lin Carter “The Pillars of Hell” by Lin Carter “The Rune-Sword of Jotunheim” by Glenn Rahman and Richard L. Tierney “Princess of Chaos” by Bryce Walton

Uranus (Planetary Anthology #3) – edited by Christopher Wilson

These are the stories of Uranus. Stories of new beginnings and creation. Stories of the mysterious seventh planet in our s

olar system and of the God of the sky that it was named after:

The Rising of Michael Reid, by Constantine Nakos – Michael Reid wasted his life. Now he has been given the chance to make amends. Every day he wakes up in the grave where he was buried and sets off for wherever Providence guides him.

Weather Witch of the West, by Ben Wheeler – Uranus is controlled by the Weather Witches. From their floating sky-palaces, they manipulate the weather, change the seasons and hold the lives and deaths of the countless inhabitants of the gas giants in their calculations.

Cold Heart of Ouranos, by J.D. Cowan – Underneath Ouranos lies a hidden evil forgotten by those who live in the frozen wastes and the heated city. Mysteries from the past have revealed themselves once more.

Room to Breathe, by Marina Fontaine – Home. Family. Friends. Daniel knows those words used to mean something special. But not anymore. Not for him.

…and more!

Viridian Gate Online: Insurrection (VGO: The Alchemic Weaponeer #3) – N. H. Paxton

There’s never enough time to really enjoy life, not when you’re Russian Weapons Engineer Vlad Nardoir.

Vlad has done a number of impressive things in his short time in Eldgard. He’s helped capture an Imperial fortress, defeated a corrupted demigod, and created a Crafter’s guild where all are welcome.

But Vlad’s greatest challenge is yet to come.

With a timer counting down until the Vault of Souls changes locations, leaving him completely without a lead for its resting place, Vlad will need to battle against time, a powerful hidden evil, and his own internal darkness to destroy the vault in time.

Can Vlad overcome the mighty challenges awaiting him, or will he run out of time, and be lost in his quest?

Forced Perspectives – Tim Powers

A BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF HAUNTED LOS ANGELES

Why did Cecil B. DeMille really bury the Pharaoh’s Palace set after he filmed The Ten Commandments in 1923?

Fugitives Sebastian Vickery and Ingrid Castine find themselves plunged into the supernatural secrets of Los Angeles—from Satanic indie movies of the ‘60s, to the unqiet La Brea Tar Pits at midnight, to the haunted Sunken City off the coast of San Pedro . . . pursued by a Silicon Valley guru who is determined to incorporate their souls into the creation of a new and predatory World God.

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Last year my new year’s resolution was to read more. My whole life I have been a passionate reader but I am very shy about sharing what I read with others. Many people in my life read memoirs and self-improvement books, I wish I had an interest in those so I could participate in their many conversations about recent reads. But, my interests always lie in the more young adult sci-fi and fantasy types of books. I was always teased growing up about what a weird taste in books I had, which has made me very self-conscious. Despite this, I have decided to try and ignore my reservations and share my reading list from the past year in case someone may share my interests. This year my biggest focus was on reading for pleasure while mixing in some of the classics since my highschool seemed to skip right over those, I also am starting to mix in some self-improvement books here and there although those still struggle to keep my attention. My suggestion for anyone who struggles to find the time to read is to get an Audible subscription. I was so successful with my reading goals this year because I would buy my books at Half Priced Books and buy the audiobooks on Audible. This way I could listen to my books on my way to and from work or at the gym but still read the paper version on lunch breaks or at home in the evenings.

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The Lost World: A Novel (Jurassic Park)

by Michael Crichton

It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end—the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, and the island indefinitely closed to the public.

I read Jurassic Park in 2018 and was shocked at how different the characters in the book were from the ones I fell in love with in Steven Spielberg’s movie. This book is exciting and terrifying. Be careful you don’t read this before a camping trip, this book made me a little jumpy on my morning walks through the woods for a while after reading.

Buy The Lost World on Amazon

What’s So Amazing About Grace?

by Philip Yancey

We speak of grace often. But do we understand it? More importantly, do we truly believe in it . . . and do our lives proclaim it as powerfully as our words? In What’s So Amazing About Grace? Award-winning author Philip Yancey explores grace at street level. If grace is God’s love for the undeserving, he asks, then what does it look like in action? And if Christians are its sole dispensers, then how are we doing at lavishing grace on a cruel and pain-filled world?

This was a required reading for my religious studies class at school this year. This wouldn’t normally have been a book I would choose to read on a whim but all in all I did enjoy it. If you belong to some sort of bible study or religious support group this book may be a good option to introduce some material to fuel new discussion topics.

Buy What’s So Amazing About Grace? on Amazon

Wuthering Heights

by Emily Brontë

Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, situated on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before. What unfolds is the tale of the intense love between the gypsy foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Catherine, forced to choose between passionate, tortured Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton, surrendered to the expectations of her class. As Heathcliff’s bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal is visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past.

I think it is safe to say that this was my least favorite read of the entire year. I can understand why this book is considered a classic as the writing itself was beautifully done but I consistently found myself wanting to bang my head against a wall out of frustration with these characters. Everyone was so miserable, whining and moaning about how terrible their lives were while acting so cruel to one another taking out their frustrations on anyone close to them without ever really attempting to solve their problems or improve their situation. I was relieved when the book was finally finished and although I can say that I am glad to have read this book as I know it has had a significant impact on modern literature, I would never ever want to read this book or revisit these depressing characters again.

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Artemis Fowl: Artemis Fowl, Book 1

by Eoin Colfer

Twelve-year-old Artemis is a millionaire, a genius-and above all, a criminal mastermind. But Artemis doesn’t know what he’s taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren’t the fairies of the bedtime stories-they’re dangerous!

This was one of my favorite books growing up. The combination of science, technology, and magic instantly had me hooked. When I found out that these books were being turned into a movie I took the opportunity to revisit one of my childhood favorites.

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The Arctic Incident: Artemis Fowl, Book 2

by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl is at boarding school in Iceland when he receives an urgent video email from Russia. It’s a plea from his father, who has been kidnapped by the Russian mafia. As Artemis rushes to his rescue, he is stopped by Captain Holly Short. This time, instead of battling the fairies, he’s going to have to join forces with them if he wants to save one of the few people he loves.

After revisiting Artemis Fowl, Book 1 I discovered that this memorable book from my childhood was actually part of a series. I spent the next couple of months reading a number of books from the series and still have a few more to go. Artemis’s sassy intellect, Butler’s fierce devotion, Holly’s ambition, and Mulch’s cleverness make for a killer cast that will lead you on exciting adventures.

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The Eternity Code: Artemis Fowl, Book 3

by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl has created the most powerful new supercomputer known to man–using stolen technology from an elite race of underground fairies. When the computer falls into the hands of an IT billionaire with a mob connection, Artemis is in deep trouble. Only one fairy can help now. If only he wasn’t the fairies’ public enemy number one. . .

These books are such fun quick reads they are a great book to recommend to a young reader and still enjoy yourself. One of my friends reads the same book as her husband’s daughter and keeps up even when they aren’t together to provide a fun shared experience. I keep meaning to mention this series to her for them to read once they are through the Harry Potter Books.

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The Opal Deception: Artemis Fowl, Book 4

by Eoin Colfer

Artemis Fowl’s memories of the fairy race have been wiped, and his one fairy ally, Captain Holly Short, is on the run. He needs his memory back–and fast–because a power-crazed pixie is out for revenge, scheming to overthrow the Lower Elements Police. With Holly gone, Artemis is depending on a flatulent dwarf. Things are about to explode. . .

The introduction of Opal Koboi as a recurring antagonist in the Artemis Fowl series has created an exciting challenge that pushes Artemis’s wits to new limits and sparks new life into the series.

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The Lost Colony: Artemis Fowl, Book 5

by Eoin Colfer

Until recently, Artemis Fowl was the only human to have discovered that magical beings do indeed exist. But now a second juvenile genius wants to capture a demon for scientific study. Only an ancient time spell separates the demons from humankind–and Artemis must prevent it from unraveling. If he fails, the bloodthirsty tribe will relaunch their quest to wipe humans from the planet.

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The Time Paradox: Artemis Fowl, Book 6

by Eoin Colfer

Just when Artemis Fowl decided to forego the criminal activity of the magical kind, his mother became gravely ill.

The only way he can save her is by traveling back in time to steal the cure from the clutches of the devious mastermind . . . Artemis Fowl.

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The Atlantis Complex: Artemis Fowl, Book 7

by Eoin Colfer

Dabbling in fairy magic has led Artemis Fowl to develop the Atlantis Complex (aka multiple-personality disorder). And now, with the subterranean city of Atlantis under attack from vicious robots, he is too nice to be of use to anyone.

Can Holly get devious Artemis back before they strike?

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A Map of Days (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children, Book 4)

by Ranson Riggs

Having defeated the monstrous threat that nearly destroyed the peculiar world, Jacob Portman is back where his story began, in Florida. Except now Miss Peregrine, Emma, and their peculiar friends are with him and doing their best to blend in. But carefree days of beach visits and normalling lessons are soon interrupted by a discovery—a subterranean bunker that belonged to Jacob’s grandfather, Abe.

Clues to Abe’s double-life as a peculiar operative start to emerge, secrets long hidden in plain sight. And Jacob begins to learn about the dangerous legacy he has inherited—truths that were part of him long before he walked into Miss Peregrine’s time loop.

Now, the stakes are higher than ever as Jacob and his friends are thrust into the untamed landscape of American peculiardom—a world with few ymbrynes, or rules—that none of them understand. New wonders, and dangers, await in this brilliant next chapter for Miss Peregrine’s peculiar children. Their story is again illustrated by haunting vintage photographs, now with the striking addition of full-color images interspersed throughout for this all-new, multi-era American adventure.

This is the fourth book in a series I have been reading for the past few years. I love the use of old photographs scattered throughout the book that serve as Ransom Riggs’s inspiration for his characters. If you have seen Tim Burton’s film version of book 1, please forget everything you saw and pick up the book, these stories are a million times better than the film adaptation.

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

by Ray Bradbury

For those who still dream and remember, for those yet to experience the hypnotic power of its dark poetry, step inside. The show is about to begin. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life touched by its strange and sinister mystery. The carnival rolls in sometime after midnight, ushering in Halloween a week early. A calliope’s shrill siren song beckons to all with a seductive promise of dreams and youth regained. Two boys will discover the secret of its smoke, mazes, and mirrors; two friends who will soon know all too well the heavy cost of wishes…and the stuff of nightmares.

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Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Villains Book 5)

by Serena Valentino

The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch.

And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower? Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic. It is a tale of the old witch.

I discovered Serena Valentino’s books a few years ago and have had tons of fun reading her depictions of our favorite Disney villain’s backstories. In this book, Mother Gothel joins the ranks of Ursala, The Beast and The Evil Queen to help us realize that our villans once had the same hope and kindness we find in many of their famous counterparts. A fun detail to all of Serena’s books in this series is the cover art. You will find one version of the villain’s face on the book jacket, remove it and you will find a different version of their face underneath.

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Mortal Engines: Mortal Engines, Book 1

by Philip Reeve

London is hunting again. Emerging from its hiding place in the hills, the great Traction City is chasing a terrified little town across the wastelands. Soon London will feed.

In the attack, Tom Natsworthy is flung from the speeding city with a murderous scar-faced girl. They must run for their lives through the wreckage — and face a terrifying new weapon that threatens the future of the world.

Ever since I heard Peter Jackson was doing a movie based on this book my curiosity was piqued and this book has sat on my wish list for a while. This year I finally decided to tackle this title. I have to be honest and say I was a little bored with the book. It did have several shining moments and I would be willing to read other books in the series but I felt as though some scenes and characters lacked the development and attention they deserved.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

by Douglas Adams

Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.

I’m not sure why but the 2005 film version starring Martin Freeman is one of my favorite movies. This was another book that had been sitting on my wishlist for a while. Although it was a fun read I think a prefer the movie’s storyline a little bit more. I was excited to learn that this book is part of a series, I am eager to read on in 2020.

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A Study in Scarlet Women: The Lady Sherlock, Book 1

by Sherry Thomas

With her inquisitive mind, Charlotte Holmes has never felt comfortable with the demureness expected of the fairer sex in upper-class society. But even she never thought that she would become a social pariah, an outcast fending for herself on the mean streets of London.

When the city is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name. She’ll have help from friends new and old—a kind-hearted widow, a police inspector, and a man who has long loved her.

But in the end, it will be up to Charlotte, under the assumed name Sherlock Holmes, to challenge society’s expectations and match wits against an unseen mastermind.

This book was recommended to me by my roommate Emiley (Mighty Miley). This was a fun new spin on a classic character. This series has turned the traditionally male characters Sherlock and Watson into strong females working on the fringes of society in secret.

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A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

by Mark Twain

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court is an 1889 novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain. The book was originally titled A Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Some early editions are titled A Yankee at the Court of King Arthur. In the book, a Yankee engineer from Connecticut named Hank Morgan receives a severe blow to the head and is somehow transported in time and space to England during the reign of King Arthur. After some initial confusion and his capture by one of Arthur’s knights, Hank realizes that he is actually in the past, and he uses his knowledge to make people believe that he is a powerful magician. He attempts to modernize the past in order to make people’s lives better, but in the end, he is unable to prevent the death of Arthur and an interdict against him by the Catholic Church of the time, which grows fearful of his power. Twain wrote the book as a burlesque of Romantic notions of chivalry after being inspired by a dream in which he was a knight himself, severely inconvenienced by the weight and cumbersome nature of his armor. It is a satire of feudalism and monarchy that also celebrates homespun ingenuity and democratic values while questioning the ideals of capitalism and outcomes of the Industrial Revolution. It is among several works by Twain and his contemporaries that mark the transition from the Gilded Age to the Progressive Era of socioeconomic discourse.

When I mentioned to my grandmother that I wanted to read more classic titles she was thrilled with the idea and gave me quite an extensive list. This book was among the titles she gave me. Unfortunately, I really struggled to get into the story. I expected a lot more excitement and adventure but I was left feeling like I was reading more of a guidebook to modernizing medieval Europe. It was nice to have my hand at a work of Mark Twain, but to be honest, I could take or leave this book.

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The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman

Nobody Owens, known as Bod, is a normal boy. He would be completely normal if he didn’t live in a graveyard, being raised by ghosts, with a guardian who belongs to neither the world of the living nor the dead. There are adventures in the graveyard for a boy—an ancient Indigo Man, a gateway to the abandoned city of ghouls, the strange and terrible Sleer. But if Bod leaves the graveyard, he will be in danger from the man Jack—who has already killed Bod’s family.

Neil Gaiman has long been one of my favorite authors. He is responsible for books like American Gods, Stardust, and Coraline. This book is easily my favorite title belonging to this author and is probably tied with the Gretta Helsing books as my favorite read this year. Graveyard book is a retelling of a classic. Gaiman’s retelling of the Jungle Book swaps jungle animals for graveyard ghosts and ghouls twisted with secret societies and a smattering of other supernatural forces.

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The Witches of New York

by Ami McKay

New York in the spring of 1880 is a place alive with wonder and curiosity. Determined to learn the truth about the world, its residents enthusiastically engage in both scientific experimentation and spiritualist pursuits. Séances are the entertainment of choice in exclusive social circles, and many enterprising women—some possessed of true intuitive powers, and some gifted with the art of performance—find work as mediums.

Enter Adelaide Thom and Eleanor St. Clair. At their humble teashop, Tea and Sympathy, they provide a place for whispered confessions, secret cures, and spiritual assignations for a select society of ladies, who speak the right words and ask the right questions. But the profile of Tea and Sympathy is about to change with the fortuitous arrival of Beatrice Dunn.

When seventeen-year-old Beatrice leaves the safety of her village to answer an ad that reads “Respectable Lady Seeks Dependable Shop Girl. Those averse to magic need not apply,” she has little inclination of what the job will demand of her. Beatrice doesn’t know it yet, but she is no ordinary small-town girl; she has great spiritual gifts—ones that will serve as her greatest asset and also place her in grave danger. Under the tutelage of Adelaide and Eleanor, Beatrice comes to harness many of her powers, but not even they can prepare her for the evils lurking in the darkest corners of the city or the courage it will take to face them.

This title popped up on my Audible recommended reading list. An easy read that left me wanting more. I felt as though this book touched on some very exciting opportunities for plot development but didn’t quite follow through. However, as I was putting together this list I discovered that this book is actually part of a series, which I have no doubt will dive into the storylines I felt was breezed through in book one.

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Interview with the Vampire

by Anne Rice

Here are the confessions of a vampire. Hypnotic, shocking, and chillingly erotic, this is a novel of mesmerizing beauty and astonishing force—a story of danger and flight, of love and loss, of suspense and resolution, and of the extraordinary power of the senses. It is a novel only Anne Rice could write.

Another book turned into a movie. I vaguely remember the movie starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise that follows the same basic vampire m.o. Brooding vampire struggling with the march of time and dismayed by all the death and pain he has caused. Enter a vampire who has taken to the life of death and desire like a fish to water who tries to convince their depressed counterpart that they need to find joy in their situation. This book follows that same basic concept but went on way way too long. I felt that the same story could have been told in half the time and we all could have moved on to something more exciting. Again, this was a book I thought I should read because it had set the tone for many vampire stories to follow, but in the end, the book had about as much life to it as one of Lestat’s drained corpses.

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Strange Practice (A Dr. Greta Helsing Novel, Book 1)

by Vivan Shaw

Greta Helsing inherited her family’s highly specialized and highly peculiar medical practice. In her consulting rooms, Dr. Helsing treats the undead for a host of ills – vocal strain in banshees, arthritis in barrow-wights, and entropy in mummies. Although she barely makes ends meet, this is just the quiet, supernatural-adjacent life Greta’s been groomed for since childhood.

Until a sect of murderous monks emerges, killing human and undead Londoners alike. As terror takes hold of the city, Greta must use her unusual skills to stop the cult if she hopes to save her practice and her life.

This is another title that has been sitting on my wish list for a while and I could kick myself for not reading it sooner. I could not put this book down and was thrilled to learn that there were two more published books in the series. The Dr. Greta Helsing series was easily my favorite reads this year.

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Dreadful Company (A Dr. Greta Helsing Novel, Book 2)

by Vivian Shaw

When Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead, is unexpectedly called to Paris to present at a medical conference, she expects nothing more exciting than professional discourse on zombie reconstructive surgery and skin disease in bogeymen — and hopefully at least one uneventful night at the Opera.

Unfortunately for Greta, Paris happens to be infested with a coven of vampires — and not the civilized kind. If she hopes to survive, Greta must navigate the darkest corners of the City of Lights, the maze of ancient catacombs and mine-tunnels underneath the streets, where there is more to find than simply dead men’s bones.

This was the second book in the Greta Helsing series and I was just as thrilled with book two as I was with book one. This page-turner had me launching myself into book three.

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Grave Importance (A Dr. Greta Helsing Novel, Book 3)

by Vivian Shaw

Oasis Natrun: a private, exclusive, highly secret luxury health spa for mummies, high in the hills above Marseille, equipped with the very latest in therapeutic innovations both magical and medical. To Dr. Greta Helsing, London’s de facto mummy specialist, it sounds like paradise. But when Greta is invited to spend four months there as the interim clinical director, it isn’t long before she finds herself faced with a medical mystery that will take all her diagnostic skill to solve.

A peculiar complaint is spreading among her mummy patients, one she’s never seen before. With help from her friends and colleagues — including Dr. Faust (yes, that Dr. Faust), a sleepy scribe-god, witches, demons, a British Museum curator, and the inimitable vampyre Sir Francis Varney — Greta must put a stop to this mysterious illness before anybody else crumbles to irreparable dust…

…and before the fabric of reality itself can undergo any more structural damage.

Book three in the Greta Helsing series did not dissapoint. This story was exciting and wrapped many of these characters in a perfect way where I could say a satisfied goodbye while picturing their futures without the need for more from the author, although I would happily welcome another addition to the series.

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Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel

by Disney Press, A. W. Jantha

Hocus Pocus is beloved by Halloween enthusiasts all over the world. Diving once more into the world of witches, this New York Times bestselling two-part young adult novel, released on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1993 film, marks a new era of Hocus Pocus. Fans will be spellbound by a fresh retelling of the original film, followed by the all-new sequel that continues the story with the next generation of Salem teens.

Shortly after moving from California to Salem, Massachusetts, Max Dennison finds himself in hot water when he accidentally releases a coven of witches, the Sanderson sisters, from the afterlife. Max, his sister, and his new friends (human and otherwise) must find a way to stop the witches from carrying out their evil plan and remaining on earth to torment Salem for all eternity.

Twenty-five years later, Max and Allison’s seventeen-year-old daughter, Poppy, finds herself face-to-face with the Sanderson sisters in all their sinister glory. When Halloween celebrations don’t quite go as planned, it’s a race against time as Poppy and her friends fight to save her family and all of Salem from the witches’ latest vile scheme.

I dare you not to visualize Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, or Kathy Najimy storming through the story as you revisit one of your favorite Halloween stories. I heard each of their voices perfectly as I tore my way through this book and made my way through an all-new Sanderson adventure.

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Doctor Sleep

by Stephen King

Years ago, the haunting of the Overlook Hotel nearly broke young Dan Torrance’s sanity, as his paranormal gift known as “the shining” opened a door straight into hell. And even though Dan is all grown up, the ghosts of the Overlook—and his father’s legacy of alcoholism and violence—kept him drifting aimlessly for most of his life. Now, Dan has finally found some order in the chaos by working in a local hospice, earning the nickname “Doctor Sleep” by secretly using his special abilities to comfort the dying and prepare them for the afterlife. But when he unexpectedly meets twelve-year-old Abra Stone—who possesses an even more powerful manifestation of the shining—the two find their lives in sudden jeopardy at the hands of the ageless and murderous nomadic tribe known as the True Knot, reigniting Dan’s own demons and summoning him to battle for this young girl’s soul and survival…

The sequel to The Shining is just as chilling as you would expect from a Stephen King novel. The book was turned into a movie in 2019 starring Ewan McGregor, I have yet to see it but I hope the screen version can do the book justice.

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The House with a Clock in its Walls

by John Bellairs

When Lewis Barnavelt, an orphan. comes to stay with his uncle Jonathan, he expects to meet an ordinary person. But he is wrong. Uncle Jonathan and his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Zimmermann, are both magicians! Lewis is thrilled. At first, watching magic is enough. Then Lewis experiments with magic himself and unknowingly resurrects the former owner of the house: a woman named Selenna Izard. It seems that Selenna and her husband built a timepiece into the walls–a clock that could obliterate humankind. And only the Barnavelts can stop it!

A very cute story but another case where I felt the film create much more magic than the book. A fun Halloween read with characters you would hope to visit again and again.

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A Discovery of Witches: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy, Book 1)

by Deborah Harkness

Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford’s Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont.

Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar’s depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, and concludes with The Book of Life.

I remember my mom reading this book years ago and being intrigued by a story that brought vampires and witches together in a forbidden romance. This was long before the Twilight Saga sparked the vampire craze in the media. This first book in the All Souls Trilogy is a grown-up version of Twilight that incorporates time travel and witchcraft into the overprotective vampire boyfriend story we have all become familiar with. In 2018 this story was brought to life on screen in the television series Discover of Witches. In this case although the show was great and inspired me to read the books, the books were so much better. The imagery in the books was wonderfully done and I missed little but beloved details like the ghosts at Dianna’s house.

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Shadow of Night: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy, Book 2)

by Deborah Harkness

J. K. Rowling, Stephenie Meyer, Anne Rice—only a few writers capture the imagination the way that Deborah Harkness has with her New York Times–bestselling All Souls trilogy. A Discovery of Witches introduces reluctant witch Diana Bishop, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and the battle for a lost, enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782.

Picking up from A Discovery of Witches’ cliffhanger ending, Shadow of Night takes Diana and Matthew on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, and a coterie of Matthew’s old friends, the School of Night. As the search for Ashmole 782 deepens and Diana seeks out a witch to tutor her in magic, the net of Matthew’s past tightens around them, and they embark on a very different—and vastly more dangerous—journey.

The follow up to Discovery of Witches this second book in the All Souls Trilogy picks up right where the story left off and takes you on an exciting journey through Elizabethan England to continue Dianna’s development as a witch and her mission to find the book of life.

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The Book of Life: A Novel (All Souls Trilogy, Book 3)

by Deborah Harkness

After traveling through time in Shadow of Night, the second book in Deborah Harkness’s enchanting series, historian and witch Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont return to the present to face new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home at Sept-Tours, they reunite with the cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches—with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency. In the trilogy’s final volume, Harkness deepens her themes of power and passion, family and caring, past deeds and their present consequences. In ancestral homes and university laboratories, using ancient knowledge and modern science, from the hills of the Auvergne to the palaces of Venice and beyond, the couple, at last, learn what the witches discovered so many centuries ago.

With more than one million copies sold in the United States and appearing in thirty-eight foreign editions, A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night have landed on all of the major bestseller lists and garnered rave reviews from countless publications. Eagerly awaited by Harkness’s legion of fans, The Book of Life brings this superbly written series to a deeply satisfying close.

The final book in the All Souls Trilogy brought a wonderful close to the story but still left me wanting more. I am curious to see what the future has in store for fans of the world Harkness has created.

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Time’s Convert

by Deborah Harkness

On the battlefields of the American Revolution, Matthew de Clermont meets Marcus MacNeil, a young surgeon from Massachusetts, during a moment of political awakening when it seems that the world is on the brink of a brighter future. When Matthew offers him a chance at immortality and a new life free from the restraints of his puritanical upbringing, Marcus seizes the opportunity to become a vampire. But his transformation is not an easy one and the ancient traditions and responsibilities of the de Clermont family clash with Marcus’s deeply held beliefs in liberty, equality, and brotherhood.

Fast-forward to contemporary Paris, where Phoebe Taylor–the young employee at Sotheby’s whom Marcus has fallen for–is about to embark on her own journey to immortality. Though the modernized version of the process at first seems uncomplicated, the couple discovers that the challenges facing a human who wishes to be a vampire are no less formidable than they were in the eighteenth century. The shadows that Marcus believed he’d escaped centuries ago may return to haunt them both–forever.

A passionate love story and a fascinating exploration of the power of tradition and the possibilities not just for change but for revolution, Time’s Convert channels the supernatural world-building and slow-burning romance that made the All Souls Trilogy instant bestsellers to illuminate a new and vital moment in history, and a love affair that will bridge centuries.

This book was a fun way to revisit the All Souls Trilogy characters. In this book, readers are given the opportunity to dive into the backstory of a supporting character, Marcus, and experience what life would be like for someone who was made a vampire in the not too distant past.

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Who: The Method for Hiring

by Geoff Smart & Randy Street

In this instant New York Times Bestseller, Geoff Smart and Randy Street provide a simple, practical, and effective solution to what The Economist calls “the single biggest problem in business today”: unsuccessful hiring. The average hiring mistake costs a company $1.5 million or more a year and countless wasted hours. This statistic becomes even more startling when you consider that the typical hiring success rate of managers is only 50 percent.

The silver lining is that “who” problems are easily preventable. Based on more than 1,300 hours of interviews with more than 20 billionaires and 300 CEOs, Who presents Smart and Street’s A Method for Hiring. Refined through the largest research study of its kind ever undertaken, the A Method stresses fundamental elements that anyone can implement–and it has a 90 percent success rate.

Whether you’re a member of a board of directors looking for a new CEO, the owner of a small business searching for the right people to make your company grow, or a parent in need of a new babysitter, it’s all about Who.

As someone new to the world of HR one of my biggest challenges over the past year was learning how to hire new talent effectively for the company I work for. This book was recommended to me by the company I work for’s Director of Operations. This book was a big help to me as I began to revise our current hiring process.

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Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn’t be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they’re putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there’s one thing they can’t help wondering: Will Father return home safely?

This easily made my top five reads of the year. I was so moved by the family’s love for one another and for their friends and neighbors. The kindness and strength shown by the characters in this book made for a perfect Christmas season read that I can foresee me revisiting year after year.

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I have so enjoyed getting back into a reading routine, and I really look forward to continuing on in 2020.

My Top 5 Reads of 2019

The Graveyard Book (Neil Gaiman)

Strange Practice (Vivian Shaw)

Dreadful Company (Vivian Shaw)

Grave Importance (Vivian Shaw)

Little Women (Louisa May Alcott)

My Top 5 Reads of 2018

The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O (Neil Stephenson & Nicole Galland)

Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury)

Jurassic Park (Michael Crichton)

Circe (Madeline Miller)

Good Omens (Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman)

What I Read in 2019 Last year my new year's resolution was to read more. My whole life I have been a passionate reader but I am very shy about sharing what I read with others.

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NIBERIA

Blinking on a speedboat with a cut avocado in her hand, Rory looked out towards the mountains where she could see an outlined skyline where buildings met the water. She wanted to go for a swim but the sweltering sun and her appetite held her back. After conversing with Tom for a bit, Rory decided to jump into the water. She took off her shirt and shorts and began to swim near the boat. The boat slowed down for her so that she could hop back in when she got tired. After half an hour Rory hopped back into the boat.

Tom asked her if she met any magical fishies while she was swimming because Rory had the gift of being able to see underwater and talk to sea creatures. Rory told Tom about the Zikalori fish and Michellikito fishes that she encountered and how she talked to them about the aquatic habitat that they lived in. She described a world that resembled old tales of Atlantis that they heard when they were kids. Tom and Rory were descendants of a long line of merpeople, however they had assimilated with humans and their blood was now mixed. Some aquatic powers still remained within their blood but for the most part they decided to live a life that more resembled mundanity and normalcy of the modern world.

Tom worked at a coffeeshop and Rory worked at an Accounting Firm. Other merpeople traits of theirs were blue armpit hair and the occasional occurrence of a scale on their forearm in the winter when it would get cold. It would resemble a rash and would usually gloss itself over with skin once the weather returned to normal.

“Do you ever miss Niberia?” said Rory.

Tom thought back to his trips into the underwatin the middle of Niberia. The town would congregate around the spot of worship. The statues were rigid and all had green eyes. Other than that they were clay and beije. She remembered the colorful market with the little fish swimming around. There was a stringed instrument that resembled a rennaissance guitar called the Zibo. She remembered its sound as it would waft through the summery water air of Niberia.

Tom looked around for his mother but she was nowhere to be found. He had come here with her today and was seeking to buy new feathers for his bow and arrow. It would provide buoyancy for the arrow’s parabola as it spiraled through the air cutting through thick water in the form of bubbles and a sound wave that resembled a jet more than a firework. The arrows laced with merpeople magic had that effect, but the townspeople’s sharp ears were resilient and acted as sound cancelling headphones.

It was a bright day and sunny day and Tom had his feet were tied to the ground of the bottom of the ocean by a magic that made their feet heavy as anchors until they chose to jump or do something like sit up on a bed. The color of the sky was dependent on waer pollution levels controlled by the humans and their litter and propensity to fish and rid the sea of its nutrients and ecosystems. Seasons would shift changing the amount of sunlight that would sink to the bottom of the ocean too, and this would somewhat affect the lighting. The town was situated at the bottom of the ocean floor off the coast of Austrailia. Niberia today was a light orange resembling the inside of a tangerine but not it’s peel.

As Tom chewed on the inside of the fruit he spit out 3 seeds. He spit them all out at once but for each seed he remembered one of the Water Gods. There was Izakiel, Athena, and Riviera. Within the town there was water flowing through a stream of golden ecstacy the one they knew in their minds and hearts instinctively from the day they were born for it was from this river that the energy that flowed in their arteries and scales originated. Riviera was named after the river with the same name. I know it may be quite preposterous for your human mind to fathom a river a flowing through an underwater town, but it was so and the river looked as if it flowed under a glass structure that resembled a looking glass or the plasma screen of a really really big television.

So as a giant octoups whose name was Henry Waddleton who taught Tom in 3rd grade perused on by, Tom looked up at the sky remembering his lesson about WW2 a unreasonable war waged by humans up beyond the sky with mustard gas, interment camps, and atomic bombs. Niberia was a peaceful town and always had been after the first 3 wars of the merpeople. They were civil and fought amongst themselves about idealogies involving the government and religion. They settled upon a universal religion for their small country and were governed by a parliamentary structure that resembled a democracy.

Tom’s anxiety was slightly relived by the serendipitious run-in to his old teacher. He waved at Mr. Waddleton and had a short conversation in which he detailed his excitement and enthusiasm when it came to the 5th grade curriculum. He was begginning to learn calculus and how to run a solar plant. After walking around the market square for 20 minutes Tom began to cry because he was still just a little kid and he couldn’t find his Mom and he didn’t have a cell phone. He told himself he’d look around for another 10 minutes before throwing the towel in and maybe a quick search around for Mr. Waddleton who would probably agree to give Tom a ride back home. Towards the end of 10 minutes—read in the ancient language of the merpeople on his wristwatch evira kaati migo he found his Mom. She was hiding out behind a white pillar buying apples.

On this boring day in August, Tom looked out the window of his Accounting Firm and remembered his youth in Niberia. He had thought about going back but to reawaken his faculty as a merperson would take training, thought, deep meditation, and spiritual guidance. Sometimes he would swim underwater at the local gym where there was a community pool and as he would race back and forth at the speed of an olympian swimmer, sometimes he would look at his forearm and see scales appearing breaking through his pores and human arm hair.

In Niberia, the merpeople rode horses through the dim daylight faded in water colors that tore apart at the seams of one’s visions like bubble tape. There was no room for cardboard as you packed such a thing away with haste. To the delivery office and the UPS where things were bound to be rumbled up and hurried into the back of a truck recklessly. And it was in such a manner that Tom swerved his car to the left and hit a tree. He was hopelessly amnesiac for weeks after. He remembered smoking a cigarette on his pony, Miria, on this Wednesday in August. The milk poured down on the city through the clouds as the townspeople stayed awake for the moon festival.

Tom came upon an Orange Ghost on his steed. The ghost beckoned Tom to hit his spurs against the other creatures rough fur. Tom insantly obeyed, and the pony upon Tom’s command rose into the darkness and flew into the night sky eloping through the cascades of underwater atonement.

One’s sins were carried on the weight of one’s elbows in this town. A trip to the temple surely meant soaking one’s elbows in bloods. For it was here (it was thought) that wisdom would spurn through the chakra of one’s weenus. Izakiel spoke most strongly in the easy summer. It was his voice that was the guiding one, the one that carried the thunder bolts, and the spinning of a neuron axis on a broken fray gun of mind, body, hearts. Sprinkled across the balcony was cigarette ash from last nights party. Everyone had gone and the colors of the eyes and the things they wore to keep their toes warm had all elapsed to a sort of mellow blue. A sea sky sepulchur only could tell the tale of what was lost in the board of the woodland Merpeople’s mind firmaments (a strand so wiry and thin, that it could break at the test of one’s fingers pulling it, into it). There was a church in the other town but its religion was far removed from the one that the residents of Niberia held so close to their fiery hearts.

As Tom looked the dragon in the eye he began to awaken to some sort of forceful love calling him from inside. A drag of something heavy beating against his organ and his chest puffing out, not calling in sonorous tanks of the morning. It was as if an army awoke stomping at the front lines of battle. It was here that the battle raged on inside Rory’s mind and he looked to Tom and tried to understand what was going on in these pivotal days before the sunlight broke through the cracks in the skin (the holes in the sky) and what was becoming underground—under the ocean’s ground that is closer to the mantle and far from the oneness of the Pangea era circa 607. “How do we get home?” Rory asked worried.

“Any way’s north from here.”

“And your wrist?”

“My wrist is fine”

Tom looked down and noticed again but only for the second time today the jade green lines that had formed on his palms and on his epidermis. Something resembling spiderwebs more than sinuous roads backgammon and his county elder’s house at the age of 12. They seemed to be spiraling in his mind in an echo chamber of pain. He nodded his neck down licking the wounds or bruises (if you’d want to call them that) and they spoke back to him in bubbles of blood wounding and finding some sort of oxidative release to the saliva growing in giant puddles inside his mouth.

Niberia was filled with cracks where earthworms could burrow softly. The rungs of the soil felt good around their bodies. A network of these creatures provided the soil of Niberia with fertile gray matter. This stuff was necessary for plants to grow here. There was the Ezitoa and the Miritia. The first was a flower which would emit LED sparks into the clouds around. It provided sustenance for the water cycle as the sparks would fall down from the clouds with the rain once every few months almost as the occasional oxidative hail storm. The second was a lavender plant with deep blue leaves that would grow in the shape of the hands of the merpeople and would beckkon softly on the night of a full moon with its Elven song. It was an instrumental that sounded like a whistle, ominous as it cut through the fields, zig zagging through the tall grasses in the rural wastelands that filled the bulk of Niberia. The town itself was densely packed with buildings all in walking distance of each other surrounded by a vast colony of crop.

Horror filled Rory’s eyes as he looked the man-eating dog in the eyes. Its motives were uknown and its gaze burned with a fervor that spelt out deathly intent. There was no escaping the fight now. A ring of fire surrounded them in the middle of the forest. As the beast and Rory grappled with each other, Rory smacked the beast with his tail, and with one forceful hit, it fell the floor.

Lights blinded the dog as he woke up in a cellar. Rory wanted to question the beast and ask him about his origins, why he attacked Rory so suddenly and what the tattoo on the shoulder of his right forearm meant. The dog began to spill—only because he was threatened with torture.

He told Rory about his kind, how they were an armagaedon of rebels that harbored a deep hatred for the merpeople for stealing their gold. The merpeople had stolen all the gold from the dogs 1000’s of years ago before they were a domesticated species. After they were domesticated, the more intelligent, genetically gifted dogs formed a cult, the renegate which came to be known as the Secret Order of Kubby. The Kubby tattoo or seal of reprieval (for they were saved from their condition of domestication) looked like a knife piercing a rose.

Rory walked around in the deafening light of the palace. It was abandoned so there was no furniture around. The halls echoed with midnight winds as they stole away, ruffling tapestries as they passed.

The stairwells turned around, shapeshifting as a spirit rolled through them, the spirit of the royal family. Rory was looking for a way out before he would be swallowed by the dungeons. If one walked through some of the darker dungeons of the palace its steel teeth would come crashing down at the sight of a merperson since the palace was alive. He had found what he came looking for, an old map of the forest. With it he would be able to navigate its tresses and turns. Every campfire would no longer be a shadow of the other but a unique visitation of flames that burst up to the sky in unity of the Merpeople way.

Rory wished the map in his hand was a map of the castle instead, if only for a moment so that he could find his way out. It was starting to get dark outside and Rory didn’t think it would be this hard to get out when he first entered the place. He also didn’t foresee shapeshifting staircases. They weren’t ones that moved zig zag and too and frow, but instead they would change in length and breadth, for instance a 12 stair flight would turn into an elongated 5 steps where the platforms stretched themselves out the like the bleachers of a football field forcing Rory to jump like a mad man from stair to stair. He was tired and hungry and had been in the palace all day. A bird fluttered by the window where Rory was catching his breath almost as an omen mirroring the flight that Rory was seeking so desperately. He thought about jumping out the window.

In the grand hall of the palace there was a pool and Rory’s intuition told him there may be a way out of here since the waters represented cleansing and purity that could only mean escape in such a dark and murky place. The waters were surpisingly clean, in contrast to the grime that caked all the walls of the palace. So Rory took off his shirt and dove to the bottom of the 12 foot pool hoping to find a fish that would tell him something, for the fish in Niberia spoke—all of them. They weren’t as smart as the merpeople though, and though they weren’t seen as unequals and the vegetarian merpeople didn’t eat them, they weren’t exactly the most productive members of this society and they didn’t file taxes or hold jobs down, they just swam around. Rory didn’t meet a fish with clues, but instead he saw a handle covered with moss, and with his eyes bloodshot with cholorine, he swam towards it. He pulled on the handle and out flew a hundred little fishies propelling themselves out of the doorway with the ferocity of a gust in a desert. They scared the shit out of Rory. As blinding light overcame Rory’s chest he looked upon a bright day, the hills all blurred against his vision.

Rory wafted through the water with his palms splitting the element in square feet. His eyes changed colors and began a silky purple. This would happen when merpeople first immersed themselves in the Cariya, the zone of the ocean where the depth had reached greater than 900 feet. It was here in the deep ocean that one would find the scariest fish and demon-spirit sharks. The sharks in particular were prone to fight merpeople. They couldn’t eat them because merpeople would put up a fight. As Rory wormed his tail towards a shark for a fun brawl he looked behind him to see a fish that resembled a Piranha called a Zgitera with an antenna with a bulb at the end which would emit bright white light. The light from the Zgitera is what made Rory aware of its presence. So he turned to look behind him and unleashed his sharp claws which extended 7 inches past the ends of all his fingers and thrashed through the skin of the Zgitera and its blood dispersed like food coloring droplets that fall into a tall glass of twist tube juice. He then recoiled his talons and propelled towards the demon-spirit shark.

When he was 10 feet away from the shark, the shark flared its red eyes and made terrifying eye contact with Rory. Rory wasn’t scared he’d done this in his sleep since he was 17. He remembered the first time his father had brought him out to Cariya zone to fight sharks. Rory’s dad asked him to hold out his arms as they were approaching the space in the water where danger lurked. Rory did as instructed and his Dad, David, gently stroked Rory’s two arms with a fluid solvent that resembled sunscreen in texture but was actually protective elixir which would keep the cold away from the tendons of his forearms and biceps and allow him to flex with the tenacity of a warrior. The merpeople were taught from a young age in the wonders of hand to hand combat. They were immune to the pressure of water against motion. They would move effortlessly through the water as a human runs or jumps through the atmosphere, or the oxygen on planet Earth. And though they were still on Earth, the human laws of physics were out of play. They didn’t correspond to the merpeople’s language or relationship with the water.

After David rubbed the elixir on Rory’s arm light filled his eyes as he began to understand the flow of the water around him. The water near Niberia was blessed with the energy of the merpeople. They had founded their kingdom 7000 years ago when the first great fishes, who resembled Earth’s dolphins began to develop human-like features as emperor’s of the sea. The dolphins were the smartest creatures of the ocean so it was upon them that the gift of hyper-intelligence and navigation was bestowed. They began the rudiments of the merpeople language before they had transitioned completely into the form that the peoples inhabited today. They then branched off into two subspecies, one of divine dolphins and the other of creatures that walk the ocean floor, if they so wished, but also the ability to transform their limbs into a massive fin which would cut through water with the tenacity of an elven sword. The water crossed both of Rory’s eyes as something that resembled a wind more than the currents of the water swept him towards the demon-spirit sharks.

David attacked the first shark that began offensively. It was in their nature to fight merpeople, and sometimes they would win if the Mermaid they were fighting against was inexperienced. In these rare cases, the Mermaid would meet his tragic end and dissolve with blessed blood that would occassionally embue a fish with a mutation giving them the gift of speech. The shark gaped for David as his teeth glimmered in the light. Merpeople were embued with a glow that would light up any part of the ocean they traversed. Their presence alone along with the radiant quality of their scales would shine like a streetlamp wherever they went and they carried it with them. Sometimes they would be able to turn it off, but only if they had full control over their Mermaid power. A more experienced Mermaid fighter could advantageously dim a room of space they inhabited or a cave in order to confuse their foe and strike without warning. Most fish had no control over light, but the Merpeople did. As David’s natural light reflected against the shark’s teeth causing Rory to shield his vision like a very sunny day on Earth in the summer when one would look toward’s the sun absent mindedly playing baseball with a companion, he made his first move and swam atop the shark and grabbed the middle of its body with both arms squeezing it in a tightrope stronghold in order to force whatever food was in the shark’s belly out of his mouth. It worked instantly since David knew what he was doing. A hundred of small Ridilo fish flew out of the shark’s mouth and squeaks filled the air sonorating their happiness into the azure night. David told Rory to attack the fish, and since he was trained at the School of War in Niberia he knew exactly what to do. He brandished his talons and slashed at the fish until their bodies began to float around hollow and spiral away aimlessly as they no longer retained any sense of conciousness. They were still alive in the shark’s body because such was their symbiotic relatioship. Demon-spirit sharks would swallow them whole as they traveled in schools and then they would swim inside the body of the shark and give them an anxious sort of energy which would get them through the day as a cup of coffee would do for a human.

There was no meaning to this killing. Rory was told to kill the fish that surrounded a fight with a shark simply to get rid of a distraction. They were like flies in this part of the ocean, and Rory was overjoyed that the fish dropped like flies at the wrath of his talons. He’d killed fish before in this manner at the School of War but they were always either simulations of hologram fish that were summoned by Merpeople technology for battle-training purpose or smaller even more harmless fish.

After David forced the fish out of this gray shark’s belly, he grabbed its tail and began swinging it around and then slammed it into the nearest rock which bore itself into a cliff lifted about 200 feet off the ocean floor. The rocks in Niberia were heavy with character and texture that resembled nothing you’d ever seen before. This particular rock was a light see-through pink and plants grew through it vining through the air its bulbs like stars forming different constelations which would repeat themselves on rocks of the same species. For example there was the recurring plant constelation of the Ursa Major Bear to be found on rocks of this sort.

As the shark’s body was pounded by the jagged sides of the rock, it began to bleed profusely near its gill and its fin was heavily bruised turning a horrid blackish color. David showed no mercy to the beast and did not sympathize with its aliveness.

There were animal-activists in Niberia that strongly opposed shark fighting as those peculiar humans on Earth-land that were opposed to dog fighting. The only difference was these sharks were not pets and were rarely domesticated though there was a story of a Mermaid wizard who tamed 3 sharks in his citadel and had trained them to complete tasks for him like kill other Merpeople (the wizard’s enemies) in their sleep and bring back hunted sharks to his door for him to display on the walls of his living room as trophies of conquest. Merpeople rulers were known to do this with big sharks that they had slayed, but these sharks were usually killed by the hands of the Mermaid himself and not by another trained shark assassin. Anyways, this particular wizard was famous for taming his sharks and their names were Cantero, Befikre, and Alagaren.

As blood spilled out of the shark’s gill, the shark roared into the empty blackness at the bottom of the ocean. It’s moan sonorated all the way to the town-center of Niberia as the people in the market square looked up as humans will sometimes look up to the sky when they hear a particularly loud aeroplane fly overhead. This shark’s moan was louder than most screams of pain from the mouth of a shark.

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Written by K. PERKINS • Art by STEPHEN SEGOVIA and ART THIBERT • Cover by KEN LASHLEY • Variant cover by RENATO GUEDES

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TEEN TITANS #9

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY • Art by KHOI PHAM and WADE VON GRAWBADGER • Cover by KHOI PHAM • Variant cover by Paolo Pantalena

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TITANS #12

Written by DAN ABNETT • Art and cover by KENNETH ROCAFORT • Variant cover by DAN MORA

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

TRINITY #10

Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL • Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL • Variant cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN #24

Written by GREG RUCKA • Art and cover by BILQUIS EVELY • Variant cover by JENNY FRISON

“Godwatch” epilogue! With Godwatch’s purpose fulfilled, Diana and Cale are forced to confront the choices of the past…and a new direction for the future.

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN #25

Written by GREG RUCKA • Art by LIAM SHARP and BILQUIS EVELY • Cover by LIAM SHARP • Variant cover by JENNY FRISON

On sale JUNE 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • Each RATED T

BATMAN/ELMER FUDD SPECIAL #1

Written by TOM KING • Art and cover by LEE WEEKS • Backup story art by BYRON VAUGHNS • Variant cover by BOB FINGERMAN

On sale JUNE 28 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

JONAH HEX/YOSEMITE SAM SPECIAL #1

Written by JIMMY PALMIOTTI • Art and cover by MARK TEXEIRA • Backup story written by BILL MATHENY • Backup story art by DAVE ALVAREZ • Variant cover by DAVE ALVAREZ

On sale JUNE 28 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES/BUGS BUNNY SPECIAL #1

On sale JUNE 14 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

LOBO/ROAD RUNNER SPECIAL #1

Written by BILL MORRISON • Art and cover by KELLEY JONES • Backup story art by BILL MORRISON • Variant cover by BILL MORRISON

On sale JUNE 21 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

MARTIAN MANHUNTER/ MARVIN THE MARTIAN SPECIAL #1

On sale JUNE 14 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN/TASMANIAN DEVIL SPECIAL #1

Written by TONY BEDARD • Art by BARRY KITSON • Backup story art by BEN CALDWELL • Cover by JIM LEE • Variant cover by BYRON VAUGHNS

On sale JUNE 21 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

DC/LOONEY TUNES 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #1

Written by MARK EVANIER • Art by JOE STATON, MIKE DeCARLO and TOM PALMER • Cover by STEVE RUDE

On sale JUNE 7 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

BANE: CONQUEST #2

Written by CHUCK DIXON • Art and cover by GRAHAM NOLAN

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 12, $3.99 US • RATED T+

BATMAN/THE SHADOW #3

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and STEVE ORLANDO • Art and cover by RILEY ROSSMO • Variant cover by EDUARDO RISSO • Variant cover by TIM SALE

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T

WONDER WOMAN: STEVE TREVOR #1

Written by TIM SEELEY • Art by CHRISTIAN DUCE • Cover by PAUL RENAUD • Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

One-shot • On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

THE WILD STORM #5

Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art and cover by JON DAVIS-HUNT • Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS • Variant cover by DECLAN SHALVEY

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+

DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #28

Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT • Art by LAURA BRAGA and ANEKE • Cover by ANT LUCIA

On sale JUNE 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS #29

Written by MARGUERITE BENNETT • Art by MIRKA ANDOLFO, RICHARD ORTIZ and CARMEN CARNERO • Cover by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE

On sale JUNE 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

INJUSTICE 2 #3

Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art by DANIEL SAMPERE and JUAN ALBARRAN • Cover by BRUNO REDONDO

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

INJUSTICE 2 #4

Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art by BRUNO REDONDO and JUAN ALBARRAN • Covers by BRUNO REDONDO

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

BATMAN ’66 MEETS WONDER WOMAN ’77 #6

Written by MARC ANDREYKO and JEFF PARKER • Art by DAVID HAHN and KARL KESEL • Cover by MICHAEL ALLRED

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED E • DIGITAL FIRST

GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER #10

Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER, KARL KERSCHL and BECKY CLOONAN • Art by ADAM ARCHER, MSASSYK and SANDRA HOPE • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

JUSTICE LEAGUE/POWER RANGERS #6

Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art by STEPHEN BYRNE • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $3.99 US • RATED T

THE KAMANDI CHALLENGE #6

Written by STEVE ORLANDO • Art by PHILIP TAN and NORM RAPMUND • Cover by ANDY KUBERT • Variant cover by PHILIP TAN

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 12, $3.99 US • RATED T

SUPERGIRL: BEING SUPER #4

Written by MARIKO TAMAKI • Art and cover by JOELLE JONES

On sale JUNE 28 • 48 pg, FC, 4 of 4, $5.99 US • RATED T+

THE FLINTSTONES #12

Written by MARK RUSSELL • Art by STEVE PUGH • Cover by RICK LEONARDI and SCOTT HANNA • Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

SCOOBY APOCALYPSE #14

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS • Art by DALE EAGLESHAM • Backup story art by JAN DUURSEMA • Cover by HOWARD PORTER • Variant cover by CULLY HAMNER

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

THE FALL AND RISE OF CAPTAIN ATOM #6

Written by CARY BATES and GREG WEISMAN • Art by WILL CONRAD • Cover by ANA DITTMANN

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6, $2.99 US • RATED T

THE ODYSSEY OF THE AMAZONS #6

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX • Art by RYAN BENJAMIN and DON HO • Cover by RYAN BENJAMIN

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, 6 of 6 • $3.99 US • RATED T+

SCOOBY-DOO TEAM-UP #27

Written by SHOLLY FISCH • Art and cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU? #82

Written by SHOLLY FISCH • Art by SCOTT JERALDS • Cover by SCOTT GROSS

On sale JUNE 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED E

TEEN TITANS GO! #22

Written by HEATHER NUHFER, PAUL MORRISSEY and SHOLLY FISCH • Art by MARCELO DI CHIARA and JEREMY LAWSON • Cover by DARIO BRIZUELA

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • DIGITAL FIRST

MAD MAGAZINE #546

Written and illustrated by THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS

This June, help the new graduates in your life keep their cool while they starts job hunting—give the gift of MAD! Hey, at least it’ll give them something to laugh about!

On sale JUNE 21 • 56 pg, FC, $5.99 US

BUG!: THE ADVENTURES OF FORAGER #2

Written by LEE ALLRED • Art and cover by MICHAEL ALLRED • Backup story written by and art by JAMES HARVEY • Variant cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 2 of 6 • $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE #9

Written by JON RIVERA • Art and cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING • Backup story written by MARK RUSSELL • Backup story art by BRANDON BIRD • Variant cover by MICHAEL CHO

On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US• MATURE READERS

DOOM PATROL #9

Written by GERARD WAY • Art and cover by NICK DERINGTON • Variant cover by KYLE SMART

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

MOTHER PANIC #8

Written by JODY HOUSER • Art by JOHN PAUL LEON • Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS Backup story written by JIM KRUEGER • Backup story art by PHIL HESTER • Variant cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

MOTHER PANIC VOL. 1: A WORK IN PROGRESS TP

Written by JODY HOUSER and JIM KRUEGER • Art by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, SHAWN CRYSTAL and PHIL HESTER • Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS

On sale JULY 26 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL #9

Written by CECIL CASTELLUCCI • Art by MARLEY ZARCONE and ANDE PARKS • Backup story art by BRITTNEY WILLIAMS • Cover by BECKY CLOONAN • Variant cover by BRITTNEY WILLIAMS

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL VOL. 1: EARTH GIRL MADE EASY TP

Written by CECIL CASTELLUCCI, NATALIA HERNANDEZ, ASHER POWELL and others • Art by MARLEY ZARCONE, GILBERT HERNANDEZ, MIRKA ANDOLFO and others • Cover by BECKY CLOONAN

On sale JULY 12 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH OMNIBUS EXPANDED EDITION HC

Written by VARIOUS • Art by VARIOUS • Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO

On sale SEPTEMBER 13 • 792 pg, FC, $99.99 US

DEATHSTROKE VOL. 2: THE GOSPEL OF SLADE TP

Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST • Art by CARLO PAGULAYAN, JASON PAZ, CARY NORD, DENYS COWAN and BILL SIENKIEWICZ • Cover by SHANE DAVIS and MICHELLE DELECKI

On sale JULY 5 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

THE FLASH VOL. 3: ROGUES RELOADED TP

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO, JESUS MERINO, ANDY OWENS and NEIL GOOGE • Cover by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO

On sale JULY 26 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

THE FLASH: THE REBIRTH COLLECTION DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE HC

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO and NEIL GOOGE • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

On sale JULY 26 • 304 pg, FC, $34.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 3: TIMELESS TP

Written by BRYAN HITCH • Art by BRYAN HITCH, FERNANDO PASARIN, DANIEL HENRIQUES and others • Cover by FERNANDO PASARIN and MATT RYAN

On sale JULY 12 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE REBIRTH COLLECTION DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE HC

Written by BRYAN HITCH • Art by TONY S. DANIEL, BRYAN HITCH, JESUS MERINO, MATTHEW CLARK, NEIL EDWARDS and others • Cover by TONY S. DANIEL

On sale JULY 12 • 312 pg, FC, $34.99 US

AQUAMAN: KINGDOM LOST TP

Written by JOHN ARCUDI • Art by PATRICK GLEASON, CHRISTIAN ALAMY, LEONARD KIRK, ANDY CLARKE and FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II • Cover by PATRICK GLEASON and CHRISTIAN ALAMY

On sale JULY 26 • 200 pg, FC, $16.99 US

BATMAN: THE CAPED CRUSADER VOL. 1 HC

Written by MIKE W. BARR, JO DUFFY, JOHN WAGNER, ALAN GRANT and JIM STARLIN • Art by ALAN DAVIS, TODD McFARLANE, NORM BREYFOGLE, JIM BAIKIE, JIM APARO and others • Cover by MIKE MIGNOLA

On sale JULY 5 • 440 pg, FC, $49.99 US

BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES VOL. 1 TP

Written by JAMES TYNION IV • Art and cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II

On sale JULY 19 • 176 pg, FC, $16.99 US

BATMAN NOIR: DARK VICTORY HC

Written by JEPH LOEB • Art and cover by TIM SALE

On sale JULY 12 • 392 pg, B&W, $39.99 US

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: A KIDS COLORING BOOK

Art and cover by YANCEY LABAT

The sensational DC Super Hero Girls are back in a new coloring book for kids of all ages! Featuring art by Yancey Labat and a cast of heroes including Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and more!

On sale JULY 5 • 96 pg, 8” x 10.875” • B&W, $7.99 US

THE DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL VOL. 2 TP

Written by PAUL KUPPERBERG • Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, BOB OKSNER and EDUARDO BARRETO • Cover by ED HANNIGAN and DICK GIORDANO

On sale JULY 12 • 272 pg, FC, $29.99 US

ELSEWORLDS: JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 2 TP

Written by RANDY L’OFFICIER, JEAN-MARC L’OFFICIER, DOUG MOENCH and others • Art by TED McKEEVER, DAVE ROSS, GEORGE FREEMAN and others • Cover by TY TEMPLETON

On sale JULY 19 • 424 pg, FC, $34.99 US

GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER VOL. 1 TP

Written by BRENDEN FLETCHER, KARL KERSCHL and BECKY CLOONAN • Art by ADAM ARCHER, SANDRA HOPE and MSASSYK • Cover by KARL KERSCHL

On sale JULY 19 • 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US

HE-MAN/THUNDERCATS TP

Written by ROB DAVID and LLOYD GOLDFINE • Art and cover by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II

On sale JULY 5 • 160 pg, FC, $16.99 US

INJUSTICE GROUND ZERO VOL. 1 HC

Written by CHRISTOPHER SEBELA and BRIAN BUCCELLATO • Art by POP MHAN, TOM DERENICK, DANIEL SAMPERE, MARCO SANTUCCI and others • Cover by BEN OLIVER

On sale JULY 5 • 144 pg, FC, $24.99 US

HARLEY QUINN BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI • Art by AMANDA CONNER, CHAD HARDIN, STEPHANE ROUX, JOHN TIMMS, DARWYN COOKE, MAURICET, MORITAT and others…so many others • Cover by AMANDA CONNER

On sale SEPTEMBER 6 • 752 pg, FC, $99.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE BY GIFFEN AND DEMATTEIS OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Written by KEITH GIFFEN and J.M. DeMATTEIS • Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE, KEITH GIFFEN, MIKE McKONE, STEVE LEIALOHA, TY TEMPLETON, ADAM HUGHES, BART SEARS and others • Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE

On sale SEPTEMBER 27 • 1,080 pg, FC, $99.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE BY GEOFF JOHNS BOX SET VOL. 1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS • Art by JIM LEE, SCOTT WILLIAMS, GENE HA, CARLOS D’ANDA, IVAN REIS, JOE PRADO, TONY S. DANIEL and others

On sale OCTOBER 4 • FC • $49.99 US

DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: A KIDS COLORING BOOK

Art and cover by YANCEY LABAT

The sensational DC Super Hero Girls are back in a new coloring book for kids of all ages! Featuring art by Yancey Labat and a cast of heroes including Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn and more!

On sale JULY 5 • 96 pg, 8” x 10.875”, B&W, $7.99 US

MIDNIGHTER: THE COMPLETE WILDSTORM SERIES TP

On sale JULY 12 • 512 pg, FC, $39.99 US

MIDNIGHTER & APOLLO TP

Written by STEVE ORLANDO • Art by FERNANDO BLANCO • Cover by ACO

When Midnighter and Apollo are torn apart by a mysterious villain who sends Apollo to the underworld, Midnighter must brave the gates of hell itself for his lover. Collects MIDNIGHTER & APOLLO #1-6.

On sale JULY 19 • 152 pg, FC, $16.99 US

THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY VOL. 1 HC

Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art by BRYAN HITCH, PAUL NEARY, PHIL JIMENEZ, ANDY LANNING and others • Cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY

On sale OCTOBER 11 • 384 pg, FC, 8.25″ x 12.5″ $75.00 US

PLANETARY BOOK ONE TP

Written by WARREN ELLIS • Art by JOHN CASSADAY, PHIL JIMENEZ and ANDY LANNING • Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

On sale JULY 12 • 432 pg, FC, $29.99 US

NIGHTWING VOL. 6: TO SERVE AND PROTECT TP

Written by CHUCK DIXON • Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER, GREG LAND, KIERON DWYER, RICK BURCHETT, RICK LEONARDI and others • Cover by GREG LAND and KARL STORY

On sale JULY 12 • 360 pg, FC, $29.99 US

ROBIN VOL. 4: TURNING POINT TP

Written by CHUCK DIXON • Art by TOM GRUMMETT, PHIL JIMENEZ and others • Cover by TOM GRUMMETT and RAY KRYSSING

On sale JULY 19 • 248 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SUPERGIRL: THE SILVER AGE VOL. 1 TP

Written by OTTO BINDER and JERRY SIEGEL • Art by AL PLASTINO and JIM MOONEY • Cover by MICHAEL CHO

On sale JULY 19 • 384 pg, FC, $29.99 US

BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY TP NEW EDITION

Written by MATT WAGNER • Art and cover by MATT WAGNER

On sale JULY 26 • 208 pg, FC, $19.99 US

SUPERMAN: SAVAGE DAWN TP

On sale JULY 26 • 352 pg, FC, $24.99 US

WATCHMEN: THE ANNOTATED EDITION HC

Written by LESLIE S. KLINGER • WATCHMEN written by ALAN MOORE • Art and cover by DAVE GIBBONS

On sale NOVEMBER 15 • 424 pg, B&W, 11.75” x 11.75”, $49.99 US

WONDER WOMAN BY GREG RUCKA VOL. 2 TP

Written by GREG RUCKA • Art by DREW JOHNSON, SEAN PHILLIPS, JAMES RAIZ, RAGS MORALES and others • Cover by J.G. JONES

On sale JULY 5 • 320 pg, FC, $29.99 US

THE WONDER WOMAN 100 PROJECT TP

NOTE: There will be ONLY ONE PRINTING OF THIS BOOK EVER! Order yours today!

On sale JUNE 28 • 120 pg, FC, $12.99 US

ASTRO CITY #45

Written by KURT BUSIEK • Art by BRENT ANDERSON • Cover by ALEX ROSS

RESOLICIT • On sale JUNE 21 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

CLEAN ROOM VOL. 3: WAITING FOR THE STARS TO FALL TP

Written by GAIL SIMONE • Art by WALTER GEOVANI and SANYA ANWAR • Cover by JENNY FRISON

On sale JULY 12 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

EVERAFTER: FROM THE PAGES OF FABLES #10

Written by DAVE JUSTUS and LILAH STURGES • Art by TRAVIS MOORE • Cover by TULA LOTAY

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

LUCIFER #19

Written by RICHARD KADREY • Art and cover by LEE GARBETT

On sale JUNE 28 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

SAVAGE THINGS #4

Written by JUSTIN JORDAN • Art by IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA • Cover by JOHN PAUL LEON

On sale JUNE 7 • 32 pg, FC, 4 of 8, $3.99 US • MATURE READERS

FROSTBITE TP

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON • Art and cover by JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER

On sale JULY 26 • 144 pg, FC, $16.99 US • MATURE READERS

IT’S A BIRD… TP NEW EDITION

Written by STEVEN T. SEAGLE • Art and cover by TEDDY KRISTIANSEN

On sale JULY 5 • 136 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED BOOK ONE TP

Written by JASON AARON • Art and cover by R.M. GUERA

On sale JULY 19 • 296 pg, FC, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS

JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE STATUES: AQUAMAN, THE FLASH AND WONDER WOMAN

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AQUAMAN—13.37″ high

Sculpted by David Pereira

THE FLASH—12.55″ high

Sculpted by David Giraud

WONDER WOMAN—13″ high

Sculpted by James Marsano

Limited Editions of 5,000 • Each statue sold separately

Each $150.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN ANIMATED: BATCAVE WITH BATCOMPUTER VIGNETTE AND ALFRED ACTION FIGURE

EXCLUSIVE ALFRED ACTION FIGURE INCLUDED!

ALFRED—5.78 high

Set measures approximately 15.40” high x 19.40” wide x 16.40″ deep

$175.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

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DC DESIGNER SERIES BOMBSHELLS ACTION FIGURES BY ANT LUCIA: BATGIRL, MERA, HAWKGIRL AND KATANA

BATGIRL—6.72″ high

HAWKGIRL—6.92” high

KATANA—7.18″ high

MERA—6.76″ high

Each $28.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017

Each figure sold separately • Allocations May Occur

DC COVER GIRLS: DEATH STATUE

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 10.38” Tall

$100.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

DC GALLERY: THE JOKER AND HARLEY QUINN BOOKENDS

The Joker and Harley have taken the Dark Knight hostage in this highly stylized bookend set! It’s ideal for your collection of books starring Batman and his greatest foes.

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 8.85” Tall

$250.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: BATMAN BY AMANDA CONNER STATUE

Eisner Award-winning artist Amanda Conner designs a pair of statues for the BATMAN BLACK & WHITE series. Conner brings her unique drawing style to the Dark Knight in this new statue!

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 7.63” Tall

$80.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN BLACK & WHITE: HARLEY QUINN BY AMANDA CONNER STATUE

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 7.05” Tall

$80.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

BATMAN ANIMATED: HARLEY’S HOLIDAY STATUE

Sculpted by IRENE MATAR

Harley’s hat is magnetic and can be adjusted!

Limited Edition of 5,000 • Measures Approximately 9.75” Tall

$275.00 US • On Sale OCTOBER 2017 • Allocations May Occur

June 2017 Solicitations: DARK DAYS: THE FORGE #1 Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JAMES TYNION IV • Art by JIM LEE, ANDY KUBERT, JOHN ROMITA JR.

#2017 #3.21 #June #Solicitations

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