Dozens of short stories, handpicked by the author, range from autobiographical anecdotes to some of the darkest crime noir stories he has yet to tell. Also included are some of his favorite short work collaborations with Warren Ellis, Mike Avon Oeming, and many others. Plus a bonus portfolio of illustrations and essays that have rarely been seen before.
The true story of the hunt for America's first serial killer! Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS teams up with Manhunter writer Marc Andreyko for this gripping true tale of Eliot Ness’ hunt for America's first serial killer: Cleveland's torso killer! Cleveland. 1935. Eliot Ness, fresh from his legendary Chicago triumph over Al Capone and associates, set his sights on Cleveland. He went on a crusade that matched, and sometimes even surpassed, his past accomplishments. But dismembered body parts started washing up in a concentrated area of Lake Erie Sound. Headless torsos that left no clues to their identity or reason for death. Eliot Ness and his colorful gang of The Unknowns chased this killer through the underbelly of Cleveland for years. As far as the public was concerned, he was never captured. But what really happened is even more shocking. This 1999 Eisner Award-winner for Comic Book Excellence is re-designed in this latest edition to the Dark Horse/Jinxworld library!
Brian Michael Bendis, co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, and Jessica Jones, teams up with his superstar co-creator and Iron Man and Daredevil collaborator Alex Maleev in this complete omnibus collection of their fearless political thriller set in the seedy underbelly of Portland, Oregon. A young woman is pushed to the edge by a world filled by police brutality, government corruption, and unspeakable crimes. After a mysterious murder and a near-death experience, Scarlet Rue wakes from a coma with her world shattered. Fueled by rage, guilt, and her vision of a better future; she takes the fight to her oppressors... and anyone else who gets in her way. Striking back against the corrupt cops who tore her life apart and sparks an uprising in this all too real tale of power, corruption, and lies. Collects the complete Scarlet: Series I issues #1-10 and Series II #1-5. Complete with behind the scenes material, sketches, and design concepts from both Bendis and illustrator Alex Maleev.
A modern noir tale of sin, revenge, and redemption, written and illustrated by Brian Michael Bendis, the New York Times bestselling, Peabody and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creator of Miles Morales, Naomi, Jessica Jones, and POWERS! After years away, con man David Gold returns to the city he once called home and finds nothing as it was. But the man known as “Goldfish” has come back for one reason, and one reason only: his son. This enigmatic grifter returns to his old haunts to find his old flame practically running the city's underbelly. His oldest friend and ex-partner in crime a police detective. The town itself seems to have turned on him. With everything going against him, how can Goldfish reclaim the only person that he still cares about? Written and illustrated by the legendary New York Times best-selling author Brian Michael Bendis, Jinxworld and Dark Horse release an all-new edition of one of his grittiest works ever! Collects A.K.A. Goldfish: Act, Joker, King, Queen, Jack.
Anarchy against powers is running rampant in the streets. A faction of young, angry, regular citizens are raging an all-out war against the super-heroes that have sworn to protect them - bringing the murder of Retro Girl back into question. On top of all this the strained relationship between Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim catches the attention of the ever-rabid media! The award winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming comes this new re-cut edition of the now classic POWERS series in POWERS BOOK TWO. Collects issues #21-37 and Annual #1. Brian Michael Bendis's critically acclaimed Jinxworld library now comes to DC! These classic, award-winning graphic novels, including JINX, TORSO, POWERS, GOLDFISH, BRILLIANT, TAKIO and SCARLET among others, will now be re-released under the DC banner alongside other seminal books such as BATMAN- THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS and WATCHMEN. These beloved, hard-to-find Jinxworld titles will be accompanied by new stories from continuing series like POWERS, SCARLET and THE UNITED STATES OF MURDER INC., as well as new series such as PEARL and COVER. Catch up with the vast library of graphic novels from one of the greatest comics creators ever with Jinxworld!
Starring Wolverine, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Captain America, Black Widow, Luke Cage and more! Brian Michael Bendis, the most popular and acclaimed writer in comics, reveals the darkest chapter in Marvel Universe history! When Nick Fury discovers a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he assembles a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow - eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a who's who of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabriele Dell'otto. Collects Secret War (2004) #1-5.
Collects Avengers (2010) #12.1 And #13-24 and Avengers Assemble: An Oral History Of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Brian Michael Bendis' Avengers odyssey continues! When Spider-Woman disappears, the team must face the Intelligencia - just before FEAR ITSELF hammers our heroes! The Red Skull's daughter has unleashed an evil as old as Midgard itself. The Serpent has risen to reclaim Earth, recruiting powerful superhumans as his advance guard, the Worthy. The result is all-out action in the classic Avengers style! And when the dust settles, Tony Stark's fortune is gone, Captain America's leadership is questioned and Thor is no more! Worse still, Norman Osborn is back! Freed from prison by his H.A.M.M.E.R. loyalists, Osborn unites with A.I.M., Superia and Madame Hydra, seeking revenge in the worst way possible. Plus: Bendis literally writes the book on the glorious history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!
Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more. Arguably the most popular writer in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques he uses to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures provides a fantastic opportunity for readers to learn from a creator at the very top of his field. Bendis's step-by-step lessons teach comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis's fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success.
From New York Times best-selling writer Brian Michael Bendis comes a new story of Superman. The Last Son of Krypton is about to meet his home planet's nemesis! A remorseless killer called Rogol Zaar has arrived on Earth, bringing wide-scale death and destruction in his wake. Only Superman and his cousin, Supergirl, stand between Zaar and the completion of his mission--the complete annihilation of the Kryptonian race. But even as Kal-El and Kara struggle to contain this new existential threat, the world's greatest superhero faces a completely different challenge in his adopted home city of Metropolis, where Clark Kent still lives and works--but without his wife and son. The stage is set for a reckoning like nothing Superman has ever faced--and everything that matters to the Man of Steel hangs in the balance! Collects The Man of Steel #1-6 and stories from DC Nation #0 and Action Comics #1000.
