First Degree: A Crime Anthology
English
The Banks
Graphic Novel - Crime
For fifty years the women of the Banks family have been the most successful thieves in Chicago by following one simple rule: never get greedy. But when the youngest Banks stumbles upon the heist of a lifetime, the potential windfall may be enough to bring three generations of thieves together for one incredible score and the chance to avenge a loved one taken too soon.
Grendel
Graphic Novel - Crime
From the visionary mind of Matt Wagner, the world of Grendel returns with two value-priced volumes collecting all Grendel Tales stories! Grendel Tales Omnibus Volume 1 features some of the best writers and artists in the industry, all covers from the original comic books, and never-before-collected story material! Collects Devil Worship the first Grendel Tales short story from Grendel #40, Four Devils, One Hell #1#6, Devils Hammer #1#3, The Devil in Our Midst #1#5, and Devils and Deaths #1#2. Grendel is a brave and possibly even reckless experiment that has succeeded admirably. Alan Moore (Watchmen)
Our Encounters with Evil: Adventures of Professor J.T. Meinhardt and His Assistant Mr. Knox
Graphic Novel - Crime
Join monster hunters extraordinaire and jump into eerie and whimsical Victorian-style tales of monster hunters, vampires, and supernatural sleuths in this collection of stories that is equal parts chilling and charming. In this three-part collection, Professor Meinhardt and his assistant Mr. Knox pursue the undead and Mr. Higgins' tragic history; explore strange supernatural happenings with investigator Ms. Mary Van Sloan; and seek to uncover the truth of the prolific vampire slayer and one-time compatriot of theirs, James Falconspeare. Collecting Mr. Higgins Comes Home, Our Encounters with Evil, and Falconspeare from Mike Mignola and Warwick Johnson-Cadwell's iconic team-up.
Hard Bargain
Graphic Novel - Crime
Battling the forces of darkness is another day at the office for Frank, but his current case, tied into his own past and L.A.’s all-too-real history of prejudice and discrimination, may be the one that puts Frank out of business…for good. Hard Bargain, the long-awaited debut graphic novel from film and tv powerhouse Steven S. DeKnight (Buffy, Angel, Daredevil), combines the appeal of classic Noir crime storytelling with a well-wrought fantasy world of demons, monsters, and magic, all against the backdrop of a gritty Los Angeles. DeKnight's crackerjack storytelling paired with Carvalho's dynamic visuals builds a story that is energetic, fun, and compelling, while simultaneously revealing a complex engagement with history, bigotry, revenge, and the sins of one generation being dealt with by the next.
Sherlock Frankenstein & the Legion of Evil
Graphic Novel - Crime
Jeff Lemire! David Rubin! This mystery set in the world of superheroes follows a reporter determined to find out what happened to her father: The Black Hammer. All answers seem to lie in Spiral City's infamous insane asylum where some of its dangerous super- villain tenants reside. As she gets closer and closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of Black Hammers greatest foes and how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero. Collects the first four issues of Sherlock Frankenstein and Black Hammer 12 from New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Lemire! ''This is a masterfully executed book with excellent writing, deep characters, and incredible art.'' —Comic Crusaders
British Paranormal Society
Graphic Novel - Crime
British Paranormal Society members Simon Bruttenholm and Honora Grant arrive at Noxton together, but with separate goals: Honora hopes to uncover information on the town's strange traditions, while Simon is searching for his missing assistant. But their separate investigations lead down the same twisted path that hides a dark secret behind Noxton's innocent façade! Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson expand the Hellboy universe with a spooky new tale featuring art by Andrea Mutti with colors by Lee Loughridge, collects the four-issue miniseries.
Goodnight Paradise
Graphic Novel - Crime
Venice Beach, California. Sun. Surf. Sex. Money. Murder. When down-and-out Eddie stumbles upon the body of a murdered teenage runaway, he vows to bring her killers to justice. His investigation brings him into the darkest truths of his beachside town, where he finds he may be the only one who cares enough to solve this murder.
Cobber
Graphic Novel - Crime
Tensions between two rival families ignites a bloody war when a mysterious and deadly gunslinger rides into the outback town of Durham.
For fans of classic films like Yojimbo, Rashmon, A Fistful of Dollars, The Great Silence, Django and The Road Warrior.
Crime Does Not Pay
Graphic Novel - Crime
Gangsters, kidnappers, maniacal killers, and thugs of all stripes had their lurid stories recounted in Crime Does Not Pay! Featuring thrilling, brutal tales and disturbing, despicable characters, Crime Does Not Pay enthralled a nation and was the most popular comic book of its time. The series was a favorite target of Dr. Fredric Wertham and other censors and is partially responsible for the creation of the Comics Code Authority—yet it was also an inspiration for Harvey Kurtzman's reality-based EC Comics. See why this series was both revered and reviled in this unique best of primer! *Contains a selection of stories from across the series' run in the 1940s, a new cover, an illustrated essay by Denis Kitchen, and an introduction by Brian Azzarello.
The Visitor
Graphic Novel - Crime
In 1944 Hellboy was conjured in a ceremony meant to give Hitler the ultimate occult weapon. Fortunately, Professor Trevor Bruttenholm was there to witness and to guide Hellboy to become the world