Set in a fictional end of the 19th century England, the story revolves around a teenage boy named Allen Walker who is cursed with a cross mark on his hand that turns his arm into an enormous weapon, which he uses to hunt down and kill akumas. An akuma, generated by a 1,000-year-old phantom, is implanted into a human's soul during a moment of devastation and despair. The phantom uses the demons to then carry out his goal: destroy all humankind.

Allen and Lenalee are sent on a mission to a city where time has stood still, a place where the townsfolk forget that every day is the same day repeating itself. Strangely enough, a woman named Miranda is the only one unaffected by the time warp. Would it have anything to do with her being fired from her job for the hundredth time? -- VIZ Media

It's been three months since Allen Walker's mentor, Cross Marian, pulled his latest disappearing act. Allen and fellow exorcist Kanda now learn of an odd new threat known only as G. G plans to steal a valuable crown from the Louvre, so Allen and Kanda join the local constabulary in trying to prevent the theft. This leads to a surprise discovery that could have no small significance for the future of the Black Order! -- VIZ Media

Time to kill! Two thousand years in the future ? in the year 4001 A.D. ? the man once known as Ray Garrison is no more?but the microscopic nanites inside him live on. Enter Bloodshot 4001 ? a strange, gunslinging echo of Bloodshot?s mind, body, and soul that is now more machine than man. But when our century?s Bloodshot finds himself delivered to the dawn of the 41st century with one last mission to fulfill, two Valiant legends will finally come face to face?just as the secret revelation that binds them together across the ages will forever reshape Bloodshot?s place at the center of the Valiant Universe! From superstar writer Jeff Lemire (The Terrifics, Black Hammer) and artistic powerhouse Doug Braithwaite (X-O MANOWAR, Journey into Mystery), Valiant?s Eisner Award-nominated superhero saga comes to a thrilling conclusion right here in the far, far future with the ultimate meeting of man and machine at the crossroads of tomorrow and today! Collecting BLOODSHOT SALVATION #10?12.

Following a brutal battle with a Level 4 akuma, Allen seems to be undergoing an odd and disturbing change. Meanwhile, a new breed of Exorcist is introduced at Black Order headquarters and, at Asia Branch, Kanda learns some disturbing things about his own status in the Black Order's Exorcist operations. Needless to say, Allen and his friends are ill prepared to deal with the simultaneous appearance of the servants of the Millennium Earl all over the world! -- VIZ Media

For over three decades Tor and Forge have been proud to publish some of the most beloved and respected works of genre fiction. With this sampler, we are pleased to present a one-of-a-kind collection of articles written by our authors, along with excerpts of their books. We're highlighting a cross-section of our exciting new and popular titles in science fiction and fantasy, steampunk, middle-grade fiction, and urban fantasy. Also included in this collection are articles and essays on the craft of writing and reflections on the many worlds of genre fiction. In this collection . . . JOHN SCALZI talks about fan fiction and the writing of Fuzzy Nation, a retelling of H. Beam Piper's Little Fuzzy. Read an excerpt of Fuzzy Nation for yourself. It's the twentieth anniversary of L.E. MODESITT JR.'s first fantasy adventure in the Saga of Recluce – The Magic of Recluce. In the article "A Job in Magicland," Modesitt reflects on the sojourn. CATHERYNNE M. VALENTE introduces us to the rich and magical world of Russian myth and legend. Preview her new novel, Deathless, which is set against this captivating backdrop. JO WALTON gives us a look at her novel, Among Others – a novel of growing up with a passion for magic and literature. EDWARD LAZELLARIshares his approach in keeping the fantasy elements realistic in his debut novel, Awakenings. Get a sneak peak of this exciting September 2011 release! With more features and novel previews by: BRANDON SANDERSON BILL WILLINGHAM VERNOR VINGE CARRIE VAUGHN F.PAUL WILSON BETH BERNOBICH ALEX BLEDSOE COL BUCHANAN BLAKE CHARLTON ALEX DELLAMONICA IAN C. ESSLEMONT ALEXANDER JABLOKOV MICHELE LANG EDWARD M. LERNER L.E. MODESITT JR. J.A. PITTS COL BUCHANAN LARRY NIVEN CHERIE PRIEST PAMELA SARGENT JOHN SHIRLEY At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.