Ron Marz

Thor on a cosmic rampage The God of Thunder has gone mad, and the cosmos' most powerful heroes may not be able to stop him Beta Ray Bill and Sif hope to talk him down; Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer intend to cure him...and Thanos is always spoiling for a fight But when the berserk Thor gets an immense power-up from an Infinity Gem, all bets are off -- and even almighty Odin may be unable to save his son When the dust settles, what comes next for Asgard? The High Evolutionary has some ideas...and they involve his new Godlings From this cosmic crucible, Thor will emerge transformed -- and face-to-face with someone he never expected to see COLLECTING: Vol. 21: Thor (1966) 468-475, Thor Annual (1966) 18, Silver Surfer (1987) 86-88, Warlock Chronicles (1993) 6-8, Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992) 23-25

Spies...like us? In 2008, husband-and-wife Russian intelligence operatives walked into the U. S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic in order to defect, making a deal to trade secrets for new lives. But instead of the American Dream, Janosh and Victorya Neumann found themselves caught up in red tape, bureaucracy and turf wars between the FBI and CIA – all while their past tries to kill them. Based on the real-life story of real-life spies, ALMOST AMERICAN is written by comics master Ron Marz in close consultation with the Neumanns, with art by rising star Marco Castiello.

1000 years ago, a disparate group of heroes Hippolyta, Black Adam, Swamp Thing and the Viking Prince banded together to prevent the world from freezing at the hands of the Frost King, an exiled Norse god with the ability to control entire ecosystems. The heroes triumphed, but victory came at a terrible price, one that has been kept secret until now. When the Justice League discovers an extinction-level storm at the former site of Superman s Fortress of Solitude, their search for answers will put them in direct conflict with the Frost King, an ancient entity who wields great power and an army of loyal soldiers. What does he want? And what s his tie to some of the oldest heroes in the DC Universe? Justice League: Endless Winter is a crossover event collection that includes Aquaman #66, The Flash #767, Justice League #58, Justice League Dark #29, Justice League: Endless Winter #1-2, Teen Titans: Endless Winter Special #1, Black Adam: Endless Winter Special #1, and Superman: Endless Winter Special #1.

The galaxy's most feared bounty hunter blazes into the spotlight Years ago, Boba Fett's father Jango took on an important mission with a big payday. But things went awry, and now Boba must pick up the pieces Then, a rumor spreads that Boba Fett is dead -- but who is picking off his "killers" one by one? Can the son of one of Jango Fett's clones learn the truth? Plus, Boba takes on big bounties, battles the Empire and faces down an imposter in more tales of the fan-favorite in the Mandalorian armor COLLECTING: Star Wars: Blood Ties (2010) 1-4; Star Wars: Blood Ties - Boba Fett Is Dead (2012) 1-4; Star Wars: Empire (2002) 7, 28; Star Wars: Boba Fett (1997) 1/2; Star Wars: Boba Fett - Twin Engines of Destruction (1997) 1; Star Wars: Boba Fett - Agent of Doom (2000) 1; material from Star Wars Tales (1997) 7

Fortsættelsen til “Den kosmiske handske!” Efter at have besejret den vanvittige titaner Thanos, er den kosmiske handske med de seks uendelighedssten nu i Adam Warlocks besiddelse, hvilket giver ham ultimative kræfter! Men kan den mest magtfulde skabning i universet overbevises om at give afkald på handsken? Og hvem kan overhovedet betros blot et lille stykke af dens formidable styrke? Mens dette står på, er Silver Surfer på vej for at tilintetgøre den helligdom, Thanos har skabt til Death. Men først skal han besejre The Collector, der tidligere var indehaver af en af uendelighedsstenene, og tvinges til at se sin fortids synder og dybeste frygt i øjnene!

The Mad Titan is on a quest for Death The Silver Surfer may believe he has killed Thanos, but the terrible truth is that the Titan still lives - and that's bad news for the Marvel Universe, because Thanos' great love has sent him on a space-faring search for the Infinity Gems Meanwhile, the Surfer tackles a deadly life-form and deals with the madness of Dynamo City But when Thanos returns from his quest, glove on hand and hell-bent for revenge, do the Surfer, Galactus and Drax the Destroyer stand a chance? And whose side will Mephisto be on? Norrin Radd must face his past as events build to a confrontation that sets the stage for the cosmic epic, INFINITY GAUNTLET COLLECTING: VOL. 6: SILVER SURFER (1987) 39-50, ANNUAL 3; THANOS QUEST 1-2; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) 50

An Empire on the rise - a Rebellion on the horizon The conflict that will grip the galaxy for generations begins here, with an adaptation of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and tales starring its major players Anakin Skywalker is a young boy with a dark destiny Jedi Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi has much to learn from his master, Qui-Gon Jinn Teenage Queen Amidala faces exile And Sith Lord Darth Maul must strike down the biggest obstacle in his Master's way Plus: Mace Windu, Yoda, Jar Jar Binks and more COLLECTING: STAR WARS (1998) 0-3; STAR WARS DARTH MAUL 1-4; STAR WARS EPISODE I - THE PHANTOM MENACE 1/2, 1-4; STAR WARS EPISODE I - ANAKIN SKYWALKER, QUEEN AMIDALA, QUI-GON JINN, OBI-WAN KENOBI; MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS (1998) 4-6; STAR WARS TALES 3, 5, 7, 14, 20

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Image Comics and the 20th anniversary of THE DARKNESS, this special volume collects THE DARKNESS ORIGINS (Issues one through six and Preview), THE DARKNESS/BATMAN, and THE DARKNESS/SUPERMAN! This is a one-time printing in honor of the anniversaries, so don’t miss out!

From long-running Witchblade scribe RON MARZ comes the final volume of the story of Sara Pezzini, a New York Detective entrusted with an ancient Artifacts of immense supernatural power. During her twenty years as Bearer of the Witchblade, Sara Pezzini has done battle with demons and gods, mobsters and vampires, and just about every form of evil under the sun – from Chicago to Brazil to Saratoga County. But when a powerful collector of the supernatural offers Sara a job, Sara finds herself called back to where it all began: New York City. If things seem too good to be true, however, it's because they are, and looming over this new opportunity is a cold, hard fact: nothing lasts forever, and Sara's tenure as Witchblade is almost at an end. Of course, a girl can't help but wonder – is this the end of the Artifact, or the end of Sara all together? Collecting issues #180-185, this final trade paperback volume features the culmination of Sara Pezzini's time as the Witchblade, with art from MAAN HOUSE, RANDY GREEN, STJEPAN SEJIC, and many more. Witness the conclusion to twenty years of hard-boiled, supernatural butt-kicking and be a part of history!

The balance of power in the kingdom of Palladia is threatened, as schemers plot to overthrow the rightful king. Amid this turmoil, a sorcerer named Stein Phais and a dragon rider named Lynn de Luctes are Wanderers, blessed with great power and destinies that can shape the fate of nations. How long will it be before they are drawn into the conflict?

Tom Judge has known the world around him is not the world that should exist. He also knows that Darkness bearer Jackie Estacado is responsible for perverting the universe. Tom is determined to confront Jackie to set things right, but first he will need Sara, bearer of the Witchblade, to back him up. Guest starring The Magdalena. Collects Artifacts #24-28.

As seen in hundreds of major media outlets around the world, such as Time, The New York Post, USA Today, Fox News, NPR, and more, experience the origin story of a new disabled superhero, "Silver Scorpion." Based on the creative ideas of a group of disabled students from America and Syria, the Silver Scorpion tells the story of an Arabic teenager, Bashir Bari, who loses his legs in a tragic accident triggered by violent gangsters. Consumed with anger and grief, Bashir retreats into a world of isolation, resentful of the pitiful looks and whispers of strangers. When he accidentally witnesses the murder of Tarek, a mysterious local metal smith, Bashir is unwittingly chosen as the new guardian of an ancient power that has remained hidden for centuries. With new abilities allowing him to manipulate the metal around him, Bashir must now decide how to use this gift and balance the line between justice and revenge. From Liquid Comics and the Open Hands Initiative.

For the complete collector, comes the highly anticipated second volume in The Darkness Compendium series! This volume picks up where the first one left off, as Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness, returns from Hell itself to gain revenge on his former mob family for the death of his one true love, Jenny. It contains the seminal run by Paul Jenkins and Dale Keown which inspired The Darkness video game, along with story arcs by noted authors including David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Scott Lobdell (X-Men), and Ron Marz (Artifacts), and the first twenty-five issues of Phil Hester's revolutionary relaunch of the series to coincide with The Darkness video game. Join Jackie as he goes from resurrected assassin to mob boss to drug kingpin to bagman for an ancient demon! The Darkness Compendium Volume 2 collects The Darkness Volume 2 #1-24, The Darkness Volume 3 #1-10, and the "Legacy Numbering" issues #75-89 for a total of 50 complete issues collected into one deluxe hard cover volume.

The final act of Artifacts is collected here! The lines have beendrawn and the ultimate battle for the fate of the Top Cow Universe begins. Thealliance formed by Sara Pezzini, bearer of the Witchblade, and Jackie Estacado,host of The Darkness, has been battered to the edge of defeat. Meanwhile, theantagonist's machinations have gone exactly as planned, and his bearers move tobring about Armageddon to remake the world. One question remains... what rolewill Sara and Jackie's daughter, Hope, play in the end of the Universe? Collected in this volume are Artifacts #9-12 by Top Cow Universearchitect Ron Marz (Witchblade) and artist Jeremy Haun (DetectiveComics), along with a complete cover gallery, behind-the-scenes commentary,and more!

Catch up on the Event of the Year! Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe! When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike. Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue, a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more! "It's loud, widescreen comic book mayhem that sticks to the roof of your brain!" [4 out 5 stars] — Comic Book Resources "...dramatic and heavy...visually striking..." — Newsarama

The She-Devil With a Sword has had many Savage Tales, and now, Dynamite Entertainment presents them in this trade paperback collection featuring stories by Michael Avon Oeming, Ron Marz, Christos Gage, Joshua Ortega, Stephen Sadowski, Adriano Batsita, Pablo Marcos, and many more. This volume also includes a complete cover gallery.