Klotz’s attempt at killing both himself and The Shield proves futile as The Shield survives the explosion. He then discovers that the robots final instructions are to go to the White House and kill the President! Will The Shield be able to stop the mechanical mad men in time? And was Senator Casey really the inside man? Plus, what’s to come of DELTA-3? All that and more in this thrilling story!
It’s the face off of the century as The Shield battles The Hun! In his quest to procure his powerful shield from the museum it’s being housed in, learn the origin story of the evil Hun and all his years of villainy! Will The Shield be able to defend himself against the Hun’s shield? Or will the world be again subjected to more of the Hun’s atrocities? It all comes down to who wins at the 11th hour in this spine-tingling issue!
When Joe Higgins realizes there’s a mole in the FBI, he finds him and gets him to talk. Upon discovering that the much sought-after 42642 map is in Boroff’s possession, it’s up to the FBI and The Shield to locate it and save Professor Newton. But what happens if the map ends up in DELTA-3’s possession? Will the Professor be saved? The battle between The Shield and DELTA-3 rages on in this epic issue!
Over the centuries, in our nation's times of need, a supernatural force appears to battle back the enemies of the United States: The Shield. Today, the country -- the whole world -- is on the edge of chaos. The middle class is dying as the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. Global warming's effects on the environment are drastic and dramatic, with superstorms and deadly droughts a common occurrence. The government increases its grip on the lives of ordinary people, controlling information and curtailing freedoms and privacy. For some, the government itself has become an enemy of the people, and revolution is on the minds of Americans all across the country. The Shield returns--but what happens when she's not sure who the enemy is? A modern action and conspiracy thriller by bestselling novelists Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig featuring the dynamic artwork of David Williams, The Shield: Daughter Of The Revolution gives readers a topical, relevant and jarring new take on the classic hero. The Shield, Vol. 1: Daughter Of The Revolution collects the first story arc of the ongoing The Shield comic book series. The stories, characters, and incidents in the publication are entirely fictional. Many of these stories are also products of another time, and may be found to be dated or objectionable in some cases by today's standards. The stories are represented in the publication without alteration for the purposes of historical reference and research only, and were added to your library at the discretion of your local or institution administrator. Any questions or concerns about the content contained herein should be addressed to them.
The first novel in the Alix of Wanthwaite series, by bestselling author Pamela Kaufman. Eleven-year-old Alix is the daughter of the baron of Wanthwaite, whose lands along the Scottish border are among the best in England. But when her family is killed and her lands seized, Alix is forced to flee from the only home she’s ever known. Her one hope of restoring her inheritance is to plead her case to King Richard the Lion Heart, who is far away in France, preparing to go on his Crusade. Alix resolves to follow him. She cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and takes the road south to London. Disguised as a beautiful young boy, Alix is more than befriended by the handsome and mysterious King Richard, even becoming his favorite page. Their relationship sets tongues wagging and places Alix in considerable danger as the battle for Jerusalem unfolds. “Richly rewarding, superbly written... The richness of the characters, the historical details, and the story as a whole make this novel a memorable reading experience.”—Chicago Sun-Times
