A series of four self-contained, street-level, evergreen Batman mysteries exploring the early days of Batman s place within Gotham City and his healing presence within its streets. Batman: Dark Patterns is a grounded, mystery-driven series set in the early days of Batman s career, echoing the tone and style of classics such as The Long Halloween, Dark Victory, and Hush. Written by Dan Watters, with art by Hayden Sherman, each three-part story is a self-contained detective case rooted in the trauma and transformation of Gotham s people and cityscape. Emphasizing Batman s role as a methodical sleuth and shadowy symbol of hope, the series avoids cosmic or supernatural elements in favor of lo-fi, solvable mysteries that showcase the Dark Knight as a healer cloaked in darkness.
For the better part of a century the Shadow’s sinister laughter brought the chill of fear to evil-doers – but in our modern times, the streets of Manhattan have gone largely silent. But he is not forgotten. Not by the people he’s saved. Mary Jerez, is one of those people. The Shadow saved her from a horrifying school shooting – Mary knows all too well what evil lurks in the hearts of men. So when a horribly burnt man – incredibly strong and fierce, despite his terrible injuries— arrives under her care as a resident at the hospital – she believes she knows who he is, too. Is this mysterious man actually the Shadow – and with Mary’s help, will evil-doers again know what it means to fear his terrible justice? Si Spurrier (X-Force, X-Men: Legacy, Judge Dredd) and Daniel HDR (Superman, Cyborg) bring the pulp icon into modern day in a tale full of deadly intrigue, gun-blazing action, and a study of the nature of evil!
Corrupted! Abandoned! Sentenced to death! The Dark Knight fights for his life in the lawless land of Gotham. Following the events of 'The Gotham War', Batman, now under the influence of the Azmer demon is set to be publicly hanged in Gotham City to atone for his crimes. With Gotham s citizens under the spell of Orgham, the city is thrown into chaos like it s never seen before. Can Batman s greatest allies and enemies rescue him from the gallows before it s lights out on Bruce Wayne? Collects Detective Comics #1076-1080.
Corrupted! Abandoned! Sentenced to death! The Dark Knight fights for his life in the lawless land of Gotham. Following the events of 'The Gotham War', Batman, now under the influence of the Azmer demon is set to be publicly hanged in Gotham City to atone for his crimes. With Gotham s citizens under the spell of Orgham, the city is thrown into chaos like it s never seen before. Can Batman s greatest allies and enemies rescue him from the gallows before it s lights out on Bruce Wayne? Collects Detective Comics #1076-1080.
A game-changing new chapter in the ongoing Assassin's Creed saga! With the Phoenix Project nearing its completion, tensions are running high for both the Brotherhood and the Templar Order. A new world order is on the horizon and only Charlotte and her new allies have the knowledge and skill to save humanity from subjugation!
Our modern day Assassins take the fight to the heart of the Spanish Civil War in order to secure a valuable artifact that could change the course of history. But when a brand new enemy rears its ugly head, both the Brotherhood and Templar Order are forced to form a shaky alliance.
In a realm where hollowed champions rise and fall with the ages, where brave knights quest for absolution and bonfires blaze against the everdark, myth and legend will forever prevail...From the desolate worlds of Namco-Bandai's critically-lauded videgame series comes this unsettling collection of all-new Dark Souls tales, written and drawn by some of the comic industry's finest. Building upon the extensive lore of the franchise, this action-packed anthology is essential for all fans of the game.
Enter a new age of the Whoniverse with an incredible adventure starring the delightful Fifteenth Doctor!Fans old and new are sure to love this thrilling collection as the Doctor is forced to face his greatest fears...The Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby are just starting out on their adventures together and it's going to be an exhilarating ride! With a new sonic, and new Tardis, and new companion, the Doctor is ready to explore all of time and space once more. But is he ready to face his greatest fears...?Bursting straight out of the long-running hit television series, this Doctor Who collection continues the time-traveling tales of the Doctor and friends. Buy it, read it, then travel back in time to read it for the first time all over again...!
This play is a true story of passionate newlyweds separated by an ocean as they struggle against fascism in the late 1930s, George fighting in the Spanish Civil War and Ruth organizing antifascist youth in New York City. The script is derived from letters written between the lovers with honesty, humor, longing and compassion, interspersed with songs of the period in English, Spanish and German. Audiences are invited to join in, singing along with George and Ruth in the battle for democracy. Praise for George & Ruth This lovely, moving script deserves performances throughout the land. Based on actual letters and an entirely true story, it recalls a time of tragedy and heroism. And in a world with authoritarian strongmen grasping for power or achieving it on almost every continent, this story of Americans who opposed fascism more than eighty years ago has a vital echo for us today.--Adam Hochschild, Spain in Our Hearts & King Leopold's Ghost (National Book Critics Circle Award finalist) Last Friday a packed audience heard excerpts from intelligent, funny and impassioned letters exchanged in the late thirties between George Watt, a volunteer fighter in the Spanish Civil War and his wife Ruth. Their words were augmented by the legendary songs of those who came from all over the world to stop fascism at the threshold of a looming world war. The power and emotional force of the words and music were rooted in unshakable belief in the need to fight, whatever the personal cost, the fascist threat embodied in Franco's counterrevolution before it engulfed the world.--Mark Solomon, Professor of History, Simmons College (Retired) The George and Ruth Watt letters constitute the only documented exchange of love letters involving a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade. George and Ruth dedicated their lives to fighting fascism and injustice. George Watt is a hero, and a well-known figure among the Lincoln Brigade and historians of the Spanish Civil War. Ruth Rosenthal Watt, a Hunter College alumnus, was a prominent antifascist activist who participated in demonstrations against fascism in the United States. The message of justice, freedom, and love present in their correspondence captivates the reader from start to finish.--Mar a Hern ndez-Ojeda, Hunter College-CUNY, Co-chair, Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA) The Lincoln Brigaders remain among the great heroes of American and world history. This story will inspire generations to come --Howard Zinn, A People's History of the United States
This co-authored text critically explores the key findings of the Living Life to the Fullest project – a project that has explored the lives, thoughts, hopes and aspirations of disabled young people living with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. Written by disabled young people and academic researchers, the book articulates ethical co-production in social research. The prolific contemporary political and theoretical debates about life, death and the human in an age of global precarity and austerity are explored in this book. Chapters draw upon key themes and co-researchers’ priorities for writing about their lives: for example, the politics and potentials of co-production as a research method/ology; animal and human relationships; aging, time; sexuality and body image; politics, activism and disability arts and culture; and fragility, and death and dying.
City Slickers Need Not ApplyDan McClintock swapped out his cushy corporate job in Dallas for a rundown spread in Rascal, Texas-banking everything on making his dream of running a dude ranch come true. Too bad he's in over his head until one cute, petite cowgirl shows up to apply for a position as a ranch hand. Tough-as-nails, farrier Raleigh Travers is tired of being turned down for jobs because she's young, female and decidedly height challenged. She's got a kid brother to feed and she needs work and she's not about to take "no" for answer. But what she doesn't count on is the sexy cowboy who agrees to give her a chance...and his heart.
