Fred Perry’s wily were-rat trio explode into their own miniseries! With the death of her parents, the were-rat clan elders, Lydia Iceron (a.k.a. McKraken) is now the heir to the clan’s throne. She doesn’t have any immediate interest in it, but there are others who do—mainly a few members of Crime Syndicate X! But as long as Lydia’s alive, no one else can claim the throne... Fred’s action- and hilarity-packed writing combines with the eye-catching art of fan-favorite Craig Babiar (Warrior Nun, I Hunt Monsters) to form one incredible, roller-coaster ride of a miniseries! This issue also features a front cover by Fred and a flip cover by Craig!

The parents of were-rat Lydia Iceron leaders of the were-rat clan, recently engineered their own demise after assuring that 1) Lydia was properly trained to survive their absence and 2) she had two friends whom she could trust absolutely. Now Lydia has inherited the Throne of Shadows, which allows its rightful heir to read his/her underlings' minds, and all the power that comes with it. There's a couple of problems, though. The first is that she doesn't WANT it. She'd prefer to take the money and run with her two friends, Moisha Rich and Romeo Ellis. The second is that several former members of the super-criminal organization Crime Syndicate-X DO want it, and are all too ready to cause Lydia and her friends any amount of pain and suffering to get it! This thrill-packed paperback collects the entire fan-favorite four-issue mini-series by GD creator Fred Perry and monster-master Craig Babiar (I Hunt Monsters, Pirates vs. Ninjas)! Don't let it get stolen from you!

The were-rat trio have set up shop in a Columbian cartel's headquarters after buying out the old drug lord's minions and guards. Lydia quickly turns on Moisha and Romeo, though, driving them away, but this only gives Techninja and his supervillain team a prime chance to capture Lydia's friends!

Lydia, Moisha and Romeo regroup on their new yacht to figure out what to do about the people out to kill Lydia so the were-rat throne--and the reins of the criminal underworld--will be up for grabs. Between the stealthy Techninja scoping them out, the power-packin' T-Hawk and the feral Rabid striking head-on, and the indestructible zombie Burnhead heading their way with an underwater mine, the were-rats might not survive long enough to leave a sinking ship!

Lydia is defeated. She is now Techninja's willing slave, an oracle of the greatest artifact in all of the underworld, the Throne of Shadows. With it, Lydia sees clearly through the darkests of shadows, the secrets of the blackest hearts. But in her vision, she also sees her allies moving to the rescue.

Captain Mako and his band of pirates persuade a navigator named Kineas to decipher a map that leads to the treasure of the old gods, but a group of ninjas led by Ryusei also want Kineas and the map so they can find the treasure.

Naga and Stone covet the First Sword, and now they must face each other and the weight of Eon and his majin army for possession of the ancient blade. Now, Naga must confront her own shadowed soul and her ultimate destiny.

Comic book heroes are taking over the popular culture world. This title includes a brief overview of the industry, a grading guide, and features an interview with a comic book insider.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. “Red Rising ascends above a crowded dys­topian field.”—USA Today ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness “I live for the dream that my children will be born free,” she says. “That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.” “I live for you,” I say sadly. Eo kisses my cheek. “Then you must live for more.” Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he toils willingly, trusting that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and lush wilds spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity’s overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society’s ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies . . . even if it means he has to become one of them to do so. Praise for Red Rising “[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brown’s dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Ender’s Game. . . . [Red Rising] has everything it needs to become meteoric.”—Entertainment Weekly “Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow.”—Scott Sigler “Red Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga: RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER

Fiction Based on Strange, But True, History True, riveting stories of American criminal activity are explored through a unique stories of historical romantic suspense. Collect them all and be inspired by the hope that always finds its way even in the darkest of times. Denver of 1900 is still a dangerous place to be following the silver crash of 1893. And of out of the dark comes a shadow intent on harming women. Ambitious young Denver newspaper reporter Polly Blythe is searching for the big story that’s going to launch her career. On Friday evening, August 24, 1900, she gets her break when two women are cracked over the head within a two-minute walk of each other. But policeman Edwin Timmer thwarts Polly’s ideas of a serial criminal. . .until the shadowy figure strikes again. Will the reporter and the policeman team up to find the culprit before he strikes too close for comfort?