Kelly Thompson

Meet Jeff the Land Shark, the cute, innocent, and downright hilarious breakout star from West Coast Avengers, now in his very own book that's perfect for young readers age 10-14 Here's all 3 of Jeff's hilarious solo adventures, including Venom War: It's Jeff #1, collected in one trade edition. Readers can play as Jeff the Land Shark in the smash hit new video game Marvel Rivals, available now Since his very first appearance, Jeff the Land Shark has flooded our hearts like an adorable tidal wave Now the ingenious, the extraordinary, the unbearably innocent Jeff embarks on his own adventures across the Marvel Universe -- with guest spots from some of your favorite heroes You thought it was safe doing laundry or going for a leisurely swim in the pool...but no activity can protect against Jeff's cuteness Whether he's orchestrating a pet shop takeover, or solving a high-stakes mystery like "what's the best street-food snack," Jeff is flipping his fantastic fins all over the Marvel Universe But, when Jeff's night of fun is interrupted by the madness of the Venom War, is Marvel's goodest boy going to be able to keep his cool? Or...will he give in to the symbiote's temptations and eat someone's brains? ? COLLECTING: It's Jeff (2023) 1, It's Jeff: Jeff-Verse (2023) 1, Venom War: It's Jeff (2024) 1

Essex and Pax’s last case brought horrible truths to light and almost leveled the city of Kiros. Now, five years since the “Essex Fire,” Kiros has changed dramatically and ex-Black Cloak Phaedra Essex is either the city’s greatest hero, or greatest villain, depending on who you ask. Meanwhile Black Cloak Pax has a bloody new case, a rookie partner, and absolutely no leads. It’s a very bad time for something ancient to have awakened beneath the city. Collects issues #7 – 11.

New team, new mission! Barbara Gordon makes her debut in the second volume of the critically acclaimed new series. The series being called, 'The Best Superhero Book Right Now' by The Hollywood Reporter makes its return from writer Kelly Thompson and artist Javier Pina. When shocking revelations in the wake of the team s first mission lead to a conspiracy against the Birds, our crew of face-punching feathered friends will jump into action. It s a new team and a new mission. Plus, making her much-anticipated return is one of the original Birds, Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl. Collects Birds of Prey #7-13.

THE NEXT CHAPTER OF CODENAME G.I. JOE BEGINS HERE. Shana “Scarlett” O'Hara is about to take on the most dangerous black ops mission of her career: infiltrating the mysterious rising power in Japan known as Clan Arashikage. Her one lead is her former partner—Jinx—turned Arashikage enforcer. Now, Scarlett must use her very particular set of skills to survive undercover... and discover a shocking weapon that could change the balance of power on Earth.

The Birds of Prey are back, breaking hearts and breaking faces with the most intimidating lineup in team history including Black Canary and Harley Quinn! Every mission matters. Every life saved is a miracle. But this time, it's personal. Dinah Lance is one of the DC Universe s most elite fighters, and combined with her sonic scream, she's a fearsome foe in any scenario...but sometimes even the Black Canary needs help. Faced with a personal mission brought to her by a mysterious new ally, and up against near-impossible odds, she re-forms the Birds of Prey with an unrivaled group of badasses Cassandra Cain, Big Barda, Zealot, and Harley Quinn and only one goal: extraction without bloodshed. What could possibly go wrong? Kelly Thompson (Captain Marvel, Black Widow) makes her long-awaited DC Universe writing debut, and is joined by her Hawkeye collaborators Leonardo Romero (Batman) and Jordie Bellaire (Wonder Woman) to debut an all-new, all-deadly Birds of Prey series, taking the team all the way to Themyscira for the battle of their lives! This volume collects Birds of Prey #1-6.

Kelly Thompson turns the Black Widow's world upside down in her complete, Eisner Award-winning run Natasha Romanoff has been a spy almost as long as she's been alive. And she's never stopped running, whether she was working for the good guys or the bad. But now she is...retired? And enjoying a perfect life she never dreamed she could have. But if you scratch the surface, you'll find something very wrong lurking beneath this new world -- and a woman like Nat just can't help but scratch. As her happy existence ends in heartbreak, Nat must make a fresh start Back in San Francisco, she finds new allies...and dangerous enemies, including the scheming Apogee and the enigmatic Twins. But worst of all is the Living Blade -- the one skeleton in the Widow's closet that she hoped would never come back out COLLECTING: Black Widow (2020) 1-15

The Cull is a dark tale about five friends setting off in the middle of the night to shoot a short film on a forbidden rock near their small coastal town the summer before they all go their separate ways. But they're not really there to shoot a film. One of them has lied. And that lie will change EVERYTHING. Collects THE CULL #1-#5

From Eisner Award-winning writer KELLY THOMPSON (BLACK WIDOW, CAPTAIN MARVEL) and superstar artist MEREDITH MCCLAREN (HINGES, JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS), BLACK CLOAK is a delectable fantasy and sci-fi blend with a detective procedural shot straight through its heart. Essex and Pax are two Black Cloaks investigating the murder of a beloved prince of Kiros, the last city in the known world, before it topples into chaos. Mayhem. Murder. Mermaids. What more could anyone want? Featuring nearly 200 pages of story, this collection contains the first arc of the series that AIPT says “Combines elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and noir into something wholly original and compelling. Move over, Saga. This is my new obsession.” Collects BLACK CLOAK #1-6

Ben Reilly, the clone of Spider-Man, is back With the official sponsorship of the Beyond Corporation, and training from the Daughters of the Dragon, Ben is suiting up as Spider-Man once again But wait...what's happened to Peter Parker? Donning the webs has placed a target on Ben's back, and Morbius and Kraven are out for blood -- as is the new nightmarish nemesis, the Queen Goblin But is something more insidious going on in the halls of Beyond? Doctor Octopus makes a devastating return, Mary Jane teams with the Black Cat...and as Ben's situation slowly spins out of control, two Spider-Men find themselves on a collision course that will change everything COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (2018) 75-93, 78.BEY, 80. BEY, 88. BEY, 92. BEY, 74 (Ben Reilly Story); Free Comic Book Day 2021: Spider-Man/Venom 1 (Spider-Man Story); Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond (2022) 1

Hail to the King Deadpool's unlikeliest career change yet sees him dethrone the King of Monsters -- and become the Merc with a Monarchy His new kingdom? Staten Island...the place where monsters dwell But his royal highness soon finds himself neck-deep in political intrigue, facing major obstacles including Captain America and the monster-hunting Elsa Bloodstone Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown -- and Wade will learn that lesson firsthand when Kraven the Hunter arrives with regicide on his mind But when Elsa Bloodstone learns that she's dying, why is Deadpool the only one who can save her? Learn the truth of the Bloodstone curse, as action, adventure and a dimension full of hideous goo await Plus: Wade invades the X-Men's island nation of Krakoa -- and King Deadpool takes on the King in Black COLLECTING: Deadpool (2019) 1-10

Captain Marvel no more After surviving a brutal fight, Carol Danvers deserves a break -- and so does her fellow "Marvel," Monica Rambeau. But when Carol suddenly goes missing, the newly sentient cosmic entity called Binary must take her place The mysterious Binary will soon discover that stepping into the shoes of one of Earth's greatest heroes is no easy feat. And as Binary finds herself plunged into a world she barely understands, the questions about exactly who -- and what -- she is grow ever deeper And where is Captain Marvel anyway? COLLECTING: Captain Marvel (2019) 37-41

Many of the poems and stories in My Sister Is a Mermaid were written for the author's family and friends, marking celebrations, sadness, and her husband's journey with cancer. This powerful collection is divided into seasons and details the writer's feelings and perceptions of life, inspiring imagination, awareness of experience, and emotion. As you read through these pages, look for the Giants in the Forest, the storyteller, the mermaid sister, and so much more