"Verse and visuals meet, with spectacular results." -- FOREWORD (Starred Review) “A thoughtful and vibrant dive into the art of cis female, trans, and nonbinary poets.” - BOOKLIST "This ambitious anthology of feminist comics poetry aims high, and soars." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Pairing poetry with art highlights the imagery in a fuller way, which is where . . . Embodied finds its greatest success." -- COMICS BEAT "There's nothing quite like Embodied in the comics world." -- WOMEN WRITE ABOUT COMICS Poetry and comics collide in this intersectional feminist anthology featuring twenty-one stories that explore the relationship between gender, identity and the body. A diverse array of award-winning contemporary poets and comic book artists who identify as cis women, trans, and non-binary, work together to create sequential art poems showcasing the relevance, urgency, and power of both genres. Beautifully illustrated and bracingly written, EMBODIED is a memorable collaboration between cis female, trans, and non-binary poets and comics artists showcasing the power of both forms in a stunningly unique keepsake volume that will be treasured for ages. Mystical, rooted, painful, joyous, and ecstatic; visions of the body, our genders, and our very identities from across the spectrum of contemporary poetry come together in this monumental intersectional feminist anthology where verse and comics unite in spectacular new ways. Featuring poetry by national bestseller Maggie Smith, Pulitzer Prize finalist Diane Seuss, and National Endowment of the Arts fellowship recipients Kendra DeColo, Jennifer Givhan, Vanessa Angelica Villarreal, Kayleb Rae Candrilli, Ruth Awad, and Paul Tran. This edition includes a study guide and a process art section. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit International Women's Health Coalition.

In the land of Mezo, the Tzalekuhl Empire sets out to conquer the surrounding territories, determined to make all other tribes kneel before their god, Kuhl, or be sacrificed in his honor. They believe it is the only way to ensure their safety during the upcoming solar eclipse, after the last one caused a volcanic eruption that destroyed their previous home: an event known as "The Rupture." During the first Tzalekuhl invasion, Kyma witnessed the death of her father, chief of the Huax'kin, at the hands of the supernaturally strong Phegor. Kyma's life was spared by a kind soldier named Roden. Eventually, Kyma escaped and lead the surviving members of her tribe deep into the forest where she reunites with her estranged mother, Mz'ira, chief of the Kan'kin. Their only chance of standing up against the Tzalekuhl is to unite their forces. But the Tzalekuhl know exactly where they're hiding thanks to their mystical power of Ne'nezi. He was once of member of the ancient order known as the Zen'talli, but now serves Emperor Vuh. They send their troops into the jungle towards Coban Rock to wipe out the tribes once and for all. Meanwhile, Itza'be, the last remaining member of the Zen'talli, jouneys to the World Tree to consult the Great Mother. He learns that his failure to join his fellow Zen'talli during the previous solar eclipse likely caused "The Rupture." Each member of the Zen'talli carries with them 1/3 of the Celestial Seed, diving its power among them. If he doesn't reunite the Seed before the next eclipse, the devastation will be even more severe this time. Itza'be sets off toward the now unguarded Tzalekuhl palace, bringing with him his young disciple, Zea. They seek Ne'nezi so they can use his part of the Celestial Seed in order to find the missing third piece, lost at the city of Meztalpotek during "The Rupture." Back at Coban Rock, the Tzalekuhl forces are overwhelming the tribes until the Hero Twins, Uhna and Balaque, show up with the giant tree creatures known as the Arbath'a. They want to put an end to the battle, but it's tough to play peacekeeper when you show up after the bloodshed has begun. Their objective if further complicated when they realize their old friend, Roden, is leading the Tzalekuhl. During their hesitation, Kyma tries again to avenger her father, but Phegor is too strong. Mz'ira jumps in to save her daughter and sacrifices herself in order to buy time for the tribes to escape. Phegor takes over command after discovering that Roden's allegiance to the empire is compromised. He orders the pursuit of the tribes. No one must be allowed to escape. But the hero twins have other plans and hold off the Tzalekuhl until the tribes have all crossed the ravine, cutting the bridge down behind them. Phegor and the Tzalekuhl may have won the battle, but the tribes remain free. After burying her mother, Kyma asks the hero twins to join her in a journey back to the Tzalkuhl. Their mission is two-fold: rescue their friend Roden and discover what has happened Itza'be and Zea. The eclipse is fast approaching, and if the Celestial Seed is not reunited in time, it will be the doom of all on them.

"Inspiring, disturbing, and triumphant." -- FOREWORD Embedded with an eco-terrorist group hellbent on explosive direct action, investigative journalist Owen Graham is enmeshed in a dangerous culture on the political fringe. Ordinary citizens, frustrated by inequality and oppression and a bureaucracy's resistance to change, are starting to go off the grid and disrupt the status quo. But the fringe is poised to go mainstream, and Owen's days as a passive observer are running short. While a series of escalating misunderstandings land an idealistic public school teacher in the middle of a hostage situation and the sights of an overeager federal agent who has been trailing Owen for months, he intervenes in a desperate split-second decision. Owen's old life is gone forever. Now he's on the run with a trio of fellow crusaders, all fighting for a better world but now labeled as terrorists by the government. Disparate people on all sides, each convinced they're right - and doing the right thing -- are now spinning towards each other in an inexorable spiral of violence. AMERICAN TERRORIST is a high-speed chase across the country in search of radical solutions to injustice, inspiring a movement that may be snuffed out before it starts.

After training in secret with his mother's sister, the magical Lady Taleissa, Prince Kaidan returns home to find his kingdom destroyed and his parents, King Gorlan and Queen Olwen, gone. With the monarchy overthrown, Kaidan is set adrift in a lawless land where his birthright is no longer recognized. To make matters worse, there's a price on his head set by the warlord who wants to ensure that the royal line has no chance to return. Kaidan seeks refuge with a merry band of outlaws hiding in the forest, who were neither loyal to the monarchy nor to the current leadership. Kaidan joins them until they betray him, selling him out to a local merchant and giving the money to the poor. Now a captive, Kaidan prepares to be exchanged for the reward money until his outlaw friends reveal their plan to rescue him. Kaidan then discovers that the King was indeed killed but his mother is most likely alive, though imprisoned by the warlord. Kaidan's rescuers offer him a new home among them. He's tempted, but with his mother still missing, he realizes that his aunt, the Lady Taleissa, must be searching for her. Kaidan resolves to find them both and set things right even if being King is no longer a reality.

DEAD BEATS is a 168-page anthology of music-themed horror comics stories, ranging in tone from grim to darkly comic but all centering around the curiosities for sale at one peculiar record store. Best described as Tales from the Crypt meets High Fidelity, DEAD BEATS will appeal to fans of classic comics horror anthologies like Vault of Horror, Creepy, and Eerie, and of more modern fare like Flinch. Edited by Eric Palicki (All We Ever Wanted) and Joe Corallo (Ringo Award-winning editor of Mine!), DEAD BEATS features all-new original stories by Magdalene Visaggio (GLAAD award nominee for Kim & Kim, Eisner award nominee for Eternity Girl), Rachel Pollack (Doom Patrol, Arthur C. Clarke award winning novelist of Unquenchable Fire) and Richard Case (Doom Patrol, The Sandman), Vita Ayala (Livewire, James Bond), Daniel Kibblesmith (Santa’s Husband, writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), Ivy Noelle and Steenz (Dwayne McDuffie award-winning creators of Archival Quality), Tony Patrick (Batman and The Signal), Kwanza Osajyefo (Black, Ignited), Sweeney Boo (Eat and Love Yourself, Captain Marvel), Tres Dean (For Your Consideration: Dwayne the Rock), Nadia Shammas (Squire, Care Bears) and many other new and veteran creators.

The rise of the Tzalekuhl Empire threatens to disrupt the peace that has lasted for generations across the land of Mezo. When the conquest begins, a young girl named Kyma witnesses the death of her father, Hegol, a tribal leader who refused to yield. As the solar eclipse nears, Kyma must unite the various tribes against an emperor determined to make them all kneel before his god or be sacrificed in his name.

As if 27 enormous Monsters ruling over post-apocalyptic Earth wasn't enough, now there's a new threat from outer space: Crawlies, a legion of voracious alien predators eating everything in their path. Humanity's only chance is the Pilot Beti, her incredible Mech and her best friend, a telepathic, telekinetic dog named E.K. And Beti will face an even bigger challenge: the return of a long-lost flame. Filled with jaw-dropping visuals, spine-tingling romance and laugh-out-loud comedy, see why THE 27 RUN: CRUSH continues what Steve Orlando (WONDER WOMAN) calls, "A wasteland tale energized with dark humor and fantastic creatures."

A small Colorado town. Three drug runners with a van filled with product. Two police officers investigating suspicious activity. A heroic young woman with a violent past, an innocent little brother and her dead father's .38 police special. And a throng of ravenous townspeople out of their minds with drug lust. Mix and... BANG! See why producer Don Murphy (Transformers) calls The Killing Jar, "The most fun you can have legally!"

This oversized hardcover is jam-packed with gorgeous artwork and captivating stories from today's heavy hitters in both mainstream and indie comics. Greg Pak and Tom Raney deliver a poignant tale of police officer returning to duty thanks to a supernatural replacement to his amputated arm in "Phantom Limb Ghostpuncher." Cullen Bunn and Nathan Fox introduce us to the skateboarding, sword-wielding goth girl who fights against creatures of the night in "Dark, Dark World." Phil Hester and Daniel Warren Johnson take us back to the world of Vikings in "Plunder." Tyler Chin-Tanner and Toby Cypress combine desert dystopia with technotronic futurism in "The Wall." Marguerite Bennett and Varga Tomi share one woman's quest to tame a living, breathing mountain. In "The Beard," Fred Van Lente and Alison Sampson present a woman with an unusual dilemma; her newfound facial hear has given her the ability to fly, give up one and so goes the other. Justin Zimmerman and Mike Lawrence show us the events of Word War I through the eyes of a young girls with a jet pack and wings in "Flyer." Plus many, many more.