The Collected Toppi Vol 9 The Old World

"Widely considered a master of graphic storytelling, Italian illustrator and author Sergio Toppi brought a previously unimagined level of artistry to the practice of sequential storytelling. His work has influenced many of the industry's most celebrated creators, inspiring the medium with his dazzling and unique creative direction. His body of work covers a wide array of historical periods and cultural setting, which he brought to life though extensive research and a sense of cinematic design. The first volume collects eleven short fantasy tales originally published as Black & Tans, Krull, and A Minor God, presented here for the first time in English." -- Back cover.

A vicious battle returns us to where it all began! It’s cult forces vs. Black Ops as B. travels to the metaphysical Blue Plane with Diana’s help. And as the series approaches an explosive close, is B. finally near the end of his fatal goal, or will his violent efforts be in vain? The mindblowing ending of this epic, blockbuster series is nearly here!

This sixth volume contains five tales set in feudal Japan, presented in English for the first time: Tanka, Kimura, Sato, Ogari 1650, and Momotaro. Featuring a new foreword by celebrated artist Kent Williams.

This seventh volume collects the master's adaptations of the Tales from theArabian Nights. Featuring a foreword by Walt Simonson.

When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr Jones and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take control. Soon the other animals find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another . . .

In Ancient Marbles in Naples in the Eighteenth Century Eloisa Dodero aims at documenting the history of numerous private collections formed in Naples during the 18th century, with particular concern for the “Neapolitan marbles” and the circumstances of their dispersal.

Each new generation, the bravest youth of the tribe must face the challenge of traveling to the Lost Kingdom of the North, to bring with them part of the treasure that their ancestors, driven from their homes by cold and hunger, abandoned in ancient times. The young contestants must pass six tests to prove their worth: stealth, cunning, speed, strength, courage, and cleverness. This time, however, the chosen one is a young woman, but the weight of tradition will force her to be escorted by a male partner. Fox and Kaya undertake the journey equipped with two halves of a map and the amulet that will help them navigate the mysterious ancient kingdom. Their journey will be plagued by orcs, goblins, giants, and ghosts, against which these two young warriors will measure themselves, compete with each other, and will ultimately have to unite against to rewrite their people's history. WAHCOMMO is the second long work by Luis NCT, who won the audience award at the Barcelona Comic Fair for his first graphic novel, SLEEPERS in 2012. He has since worked on titles for both Image (EMPTY ZONE) and Vertigo/DC (FRONTBITE). "All the classic fantasy resources are well served: monsters, old warriors, initiation moments, mythical cities and fast-paced adventures. Luis NCT also manages to devour it as if it were our first reading in the genre thanks to its memorable characters, the very personal use of color and a narrator's instinct that sometimes leaves us breathless." - Albert Monteys

"Paquet and Sandoval together offer up agorgeously illustrated, nightmarish dreamscape of a young boy experiencingtraumatic emotional turmoil." - Booklist(Starred) Eleven-year-old Pepe's worldturns inside-out when he finds himself pulled inside the walls of his own home,seemingly trapped in a strange and surreal place. As he searches for a way out,he discovers a myriad of strange, intriguing, and frightening characters, whoultimately lead him to complete the greatest journey of them all: growingup. A fantastical trip through a strangelandscape that explores the changing perspective of a young boy facingadulthood. As surreal as Alice in Wonderland, with a powerful truth underneathit all. This beautifully illustrated, watercolored tale will make readers longfor the simplicity of youth while embracing the wonderful complexities ofadulthood: RESPONSIBILITY, LOVE, CONSEQUENCE, and ultimately the shocking,inevitable realities of LIFE and DEATH. Written by Pierre Paquet, this honestportrayal of a moment from his own life will take readers to a land ofcontemplation and adventure.

Far from the auction halls of the elite, The Collector seeks out rare and mysterious artifacts across the world. At home in the salons of Paris as he is in the jungles of Borneo, The Collector is a man who has dedicated his life to finding objects very special and almost unknown , which tracks through his research in a variety of locations. But beware, a man who comes into possession of such items does not hesitate to use any means without scruple. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century colonialism, The Collector is a delightful, swashbuckling adventure by a master of European comic books - Sergio Toppi!