Category: The Stack

Sponsored by Yen Press

Tomoyo Shiino has stood by her friend Mariko through years of abuse, abandonment, and depression. However horrific her circumstances, their friendship has been the one reassuring constant in Mariko’s life-and Tomoyo’s too. That is, until Tomoyo is utterly blindsided by news of Mariko’s death. In life, Tomoyo felt powerless to help her best friend out of the darkness that ultimately drove her over the edge. Now, Tomoyo is determined to liberate Mariko’s ashes for one final journey together… to set free her dear, broken Mariko.

Sponsored by Yen Press

Young Princess Leia spends her days learning the ways of politics, aiding those in need and preparing for the traditional ceremony in which she declares her intention to one day rule Alderaan. But as Leia prepares herself to be named the heir of the throne, she becomes aware of the growing distance between her and her parents, who behind closed doors are leaders of the newly formed rebellion. Upon learning her parents’ secrets, Leia must make a choice between her responsibility to the people of Alderaan and her responsibility to save a galaxy crushed by the rule of the Empire.

Sponsored by DC

It’s a new day in Gotham. Bane’s been vanquished, but both the city and its champion are struggling to pick up the pieces. Deathstroke is back and soon Batman is surrounded by assassins—as well as Gotham’s own dangerous players, from the Riddler to the Penguin to Harley Quinn. As the Caped Crusader draws closer to uncovering the figure pulling the strings, the love of his life, Catwoman, holds the sinister secret in her claws. Can Batman pry it from her without tearing their relationship apart?  And will it be enough to stop the coming plot against him?

Sponsored by AfterShock Comics

In the early days of Mixed Martial Arts, kickboxer icon DJ Bellyi is beaten to death in the ring after yelling a homosexual slur at an opponent, while his young son James watches in horror from the stands.

Sixteen years later, young James Bellyi has become an MMA star himself, with top-tier endorsements and an imminent title shot. But when James is outed as gay by an opponent in a press conference, he loses everything. To fight his way back, he turns to the only one left willing to train him: Xavier Mayne, the man who killed his father.

Sponsored by IDW Publishing

Experience the riveting, powerful story of the Native American civil rights movement and the resulting struggle for identity told through the high-flying career of West Coast rock ‘n’ roll pioneers Redbone.

You’ve heard the hit song “Come and Get Your Love” in the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, but the story of the band behind it is one of cultural, political, and social importance. Part biography and part research journalism, Redbone provides a voice to a people long neglected in American history.

“This book will introduce a new generation to the music and impact of Redbone.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)

Sponsored by DC

The world of Watchmen collides with the DC Universe in the most shocking story in DC history! Presented by master storytellers Geoff Johns and Gary Frank–As the Doomsday Clock ticks toward midnight, the DC Universe will encounter its greatest threat: Dr. Manhattan. But nothing is hidden from Manhattan, and the secrets of the past, present, and future will leave ramifications on our heroes’ lives forever. Alongside Rorschach and the never-before-seen Mime and Marionette, Veidt follows Manhattan to the DC Universe, which is on the brink of collapse as tensions push the “Doomsday Clock” closer to midnight. Is this all Dr. Manhattan’s doing? 

Sponsored by Brilliance Publishing

The acclaimed, bestselling graphic novels written by Neil Gaiman come to life as a sweeping audio production with an all-star, 68-member cast led by James McAvoy, a cinematic original score, and Gaiman himself as narrator.

The Sandman is now available on CD or MP3 CD, along with exclusive bonus materials.

It’s a whole new way to experience the legendary epic fantasy.

Sponsored by DC

Join superstar writer BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and visionary artist RYAN SOOK for an all-new incarnation of a legendary superhero team!

One thousand years into the future, a new generation of young heroes has gathered. They are the Legion of Super-Heroes. By inducting the 21st century’s Superboy, Jonathan Kent, into the Legion, they’ve broken the United Planets’ cardinal rule: never, ever mess with the time stream. Origins are revealed. Secrets are uncovered. Friendships are forged—and shattered. And one thing is for certain: the future is not what it used to be!

Sponsored by DC

Gotham City is torn apart by the war between Batman and the Joker. Ready to take it to the next level, The Joker recruits the flaming sword-wielding knight Azrael to create their version of heaven on Earth while exposing hidden Wayne family secrets. Batman and his estranged allies can stop them—but the distrust between them runs deep. Sean Murphy reimagines the Batman mythos in Batman: Curse of the White Knight. This hardcover collection features the groundbreaking series and the Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze one-shot written by Murphy and illustrated by legendary comics artist Klaus Janson.

Sponsored by DC

England’s legendary street-level sorcerer has returned with a second lease on life. Which leaves him with just one question: How the hell did that happen?

Brutally retrieved from apocalyptic futures and outright insanity, Constantine finds himself in London, where local gangsters are being shredded by terrifying entities. Their boss wants to hire Constantine to help, and without any money–and with a gun in his face–who is he to say no? But this isn’t an open-and-shut exorcism. John must work with the man who tried to replace him, and confront an impossible power with a horribly familiar face…