This issue explores love through a prismatic lens in works of science fiction, fantasy, even horror. "Our Better Angels" asks what it means to be human, and you will be surprised at the answers each author provides. Approximately 122 pages.

Born with the uncanny ability to steal other people's memories, abilities, and expertise for a limited time, Weaver is a man who could change the world. But as a professional gambler, conman, and thief-for-hire, he prefers to look out for Number One. That is, until he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of international intrigue where the rules keep changing, the players are hidden, and the stakes are his life! Now Weaver is on the run, and his only hope is to turn tables on his purs...

At last, the thrilling origin tale of the Green Hornet and Kato, the classic crime-fighting duo, can be told! After his father's death, Britt Reid takes control of his father's newspaper, The Daily Sentinel... but discovers that his true inheritance is his father's thirst for justice.Donning the iconic emerald outfit, developing an arsenal of non-lethal weaponry, and building his rapport with martial artist and driver Kato, Reid launches a crusade against mob boss Vincent "Skid" Caruso, ma...

Television's original reluctant vampire is back! Barnabas Collins is re-adjusting to life under his vampiric curse. Haunted by terrifying dreams of his age-old lover and nemesis, Angelique, and fighting his bloodlust, Barnabas fears that danger lies ahead for all who live at Collinwood. Meanwhile, Barnabas' ally and trusted friend Dr. Julia Hoffman is harboring secrets of her own...Collecting the first four issues of Dynamite's Dark Shadows series, along with a completecover gallery!

Collects THE SHADOW #7-12:When his mystic powers fail, The Shadow travels the globe on a bloody search for answers. He attempts to reconnect with his spiritual masters in Nepal, but is sidetracked by an opium smuggling operation. Afterwards, he travels to the frontlines of the Spanish Civil War in pursuit of arms dealers and a would-be dictator. Who is the maniacal El Rey, and how will The Shadow dispense justice when he discovers that a former flame serves as his brutal enforcer, the Blac...

In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.Demonstrating the wide cultural reach of steam transit, Marrs draws from an eclectic set of sources, including children's books, comic almanacs, musical works, sermons, etiquette guides, c...

Quick and easy-to-learn strategies for dealing with anger on the spot!If you struggle with problem anger, you know how much it can hurt your relationships and get in the way of your happiness. When you're faced with a difficult situation or anger trigger, it's all too easy to get swept up in your emotions. That's why you need quick and immediate tools you can use in the moment—whenever anger takes hold.Based in proven-effective cognitive b...

Do terms like stock market volatility, bond bubble, hyperinflation, government debt, unemployment, low interest rates, rising tax rates, disappearing company pension plans, nursing home care, and the uncertainty of Social Security and Medicare, make you feel stress-free and happy? More than likely, they make you feel full of stress and unhappy. Thats why its crucial to learn the simple steps that can lead to a stress-free, happy retirement, no matter what the economy has in store. This boo...

Jensoria is on the verge of civil war and the crew of Striker couldnt care less.All that Hellion and his crew want is to land a big score before the war erupts.But when an offer draws the Striker crew into the conflict, their actions could fundamentally alter the Kingdom of Jensoria.

The first issue of Rainy Weather Days offers poetry and prose about being yourself, connecting with your inner child, and what it means to grow and age.

Right-wing governments all over the globe seek to define enemies for their citizens, often singling out the most vulnerable among them. Before his re-election at the close of 2024, Donald Trump in the United States declared that his political critics, many of whom belong to marginalized groups, are his enemies, disturbingly calling them "The Enemy Within." Rainy Weather Days embraces this title for its third volume in the spirit of resistance.Part 1 of volume 3 comprises pieces acc...

What's a struggling writer to do except...pull off a jewel heist!Novelist C. Scott Frederiksson hasn't written anything of note in years. He's about to lose his adjunct position at the University, be dropped by his agent, and possibly dumped if he doesn't publish a hit and soon.Scott has it all figured out. A masterfully scripted spectacle to dazzle the masses without doing any real harm. A local celebrity will be robbed of her prized possessions, and Scott will come out on...