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THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #6 (DC COMICS)
How many lives does Ezra Cain have!
Ever since being entangled in the web of danger and deceit involving the Brutal Dark, his life has been in constant danger.
END OF LIFE #6 (DC COMICS)
The legend of Eddie Stallion continues to grow.
The son of a legendary hitman continues to defy the odds in surviving multiple attempts on his life. Crossing the likes of The Menagerie & Richard Smiley wouldn’t end quietly. Eddie’s dying father has been a huge help but now that bridge appears to be burnt yet again.
BLEEDING HEARTS #6 (DC COMICS)
Holidays are supposed to be a fun time, right?
Poke would disagree. After his dead heart started beating again, things haven’t been right. His zombie tendencies have changed. This has caused many problems with hi best friend Mush.
100 BULLETS: THE US OF ANGER #1 (DC COMICS)
Welcome back to the world of 100 Bullets.
The classic DC Vertigo series (1999-2009 & 100 issues) was a force to be reckoned with during its’ run. The unique plot behind it spawned many intense characters. None might have been more psychotic and cray than Lono.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #5 (DC COMICS)
Ezra Cain cheats death again!
The Brutal Dark thought they eliminated Cain as they set forth their final plans, Little did they realize he has snuck onto their blimp!
END OF LIFE #5 (DC COMICS)
The world of Eddie Stallion takes another wild turn.
Ever since Stallion robbed from the Menagerie, he’s been on the run. Hiding out in his hometown was thought to be easy. How wrong could he be.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #10 (DC COMICS)
Two groups of survivors are pawns in a much larger game.
Walter and Max have been using the groups to see who is worthy of living through the world’s end, Both groups have their own unique personalities. When they find out about the other, the dark side of humanity comes out.
BLEEDING HEARTS #5 (DC COMICS)
Poke’s change of heart (literally) is slowly breaking him.
After being awoken to human feelings, Poke has steered away from the normal zombie life. This has included befriending a little girl named “Rabbit” and her mother Cara. When his best friend catches wind of something not right, Poke’s cover becomes blown.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #4 (DC COMICS)
Has Ezra Cain finally caught a break?
His search for Karl Meyer has ushered Cain down a dark path. The snooping around the Clockworkers' Union has painted a huge target on his back. Allies are few and far between. Sandy might be his only friend at this stage until lady Luck intervened.
END OF LIFE #4 (DC COMICS)
The Menagerie is closing in on Eddie Stallion.
After making the poor choice of trying to rob one of their leaders, Stallion is a wanted man. Now on the run, he returns to his home town. That’s the least of his problems. His father George is dying of Cancer.
BLEEDING HEARTS #4 (DC COMICS)
Can a zombie be a human again?
Poke’s a dead zombie by all definition. One day, his undead heart comes alive. This ushers in a new wave of emotions for the young zombie. On a hunt, he stumbles across Cara and Rabbit.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #3 (DC COMICS)
Ezra Cain is walking too close to the edge.
A favor to investigate the disappearance of Karl Meyer has led Cain down a dark road. Compound this with a missing artifact which could be catastrophic in the wrong hands & he’s now wearing a big bullseye. .
END OF LIFE #3 (DC COMICS)
Eddie Stallion is a $%^-up.
He was part of a robbery that hit The Raven, the head of the Menagerie. Stallion has a HUGE target on his back and there’s no honor among assassins here. He went back to his home to hide. One problem with this plan. George Stallion -his father is dying of Cancer.
BLEEDING HEARTS #3 (DC COMICS)
Poke is going through changes.
The “normal” zombie has developed a problem. His undead heart started beating again. Regaining feelings is something very out of the ordinary in this world. This never becomes more evident when he confronts Cara and Rabbit.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #9 (DC COMICS)
With the end of the world on the line, no one is playing fair.
Two houses of survivors look to survive a deadly game. One has just gotten the upper hand. Walter’s group is captured and on the verge of being eliminated. It will take a miracle to escape this certain fate. That miracle doesn’t look like its’ arriving anytime soon.
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #2 (DC COMICS)
Ezra Cain is a private investigator trying to make it in 1941.
The Museum of Natural History have put him on the case looking for a powerful artifact. An anvil of immense power is missing. In the wrong hands, the result can be catastrophic. Cain is also asked to find out what happened to Karl Meyer.
END OF LIFE #2 (DC COMICS)
Once in a while, a series catches readers off guard with its’ very unique look and attitude.
“End Of Life” is THAT series.
BLEEDING HEARTS #2 (DC COMICS)
Can a zombie have a heart?
That is the question surrounding Mouse-Pokes-Golf-Ball-Through-Hole-In-Head aka Poke. One random day, his unalived heart starts beating again.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #8 (DC COMICS)
Two houses. Only one can survive!
Max’s group of individuals have attacked the Nice House by the Lake residents. Tensions are running high knowing time is slipping away. Who will be left standing?
THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #1 (DC COMICS)
An artifact is missing from the Museum of Natural History in 1941
Ezra Cain is a private investigator with a distinct reputation. Cain’s history as an archaeology student makes him the right candidate for this case. What he discovers makes him wish he never took it.