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When the jaded and spoiled Miles Thrashington-Blight hears a university rumor about the ultra-secret Society of Smiles, he can't wait to join. But between the demon worship, eternal torment and decades of exploitation by his best friend Toby, maybe this is one exclusive club Miles should have stayed away from . . .

Plato's Republic is one of the most important works of both philosophy and political theory in the Western canon. Arguably the most famous section of the Republic appears at the start of book VII, The Allegory of the Cave, which explores the effects of education on how we perceive the world around us. The famous allegory is adapted here into the comics medium.
As a Socratic Dialogue the Allegory of the Cave is wonderfully suited to this adaptation. The vast majority of the text, as translated by Benjamin Jowett, has been recreated verbatim in the comic. For comparison sake, the entirety of the prose text is also presented as back matter in the comic.
Using clear and concise story telling, this adaptation adds clarity and depth to the words of Plato. A beautiful keepsake for those with an interest in Plato's work and an invaluable aid for students hoping to improve their own study and understanding of the great philosopher's work.
Mitch Collins is a comic book artist living & working in Melbourne, Australia. His past works include Talgard from Gestalt Publishing, and Skyscraper, written by Ryan K Lindsay.
Gary Proudley is a comic book writer living in Melbourne, Australia. His previous works include Talgard and Proud Heart: the Love of Achilles, both from Gestalt Publishing.
Wolfgang Bylsma resides in Perth, Australia. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Gestalt Publishing, and has been a mainstay of the Australian comics scene for more than a decade.

Failing to keep a low profile, Yan and Red Death fight off dirty cops and a hoard of ninjas, while Stalk and Jee Sin start to preach their vision of the Dead Legends organization from behind the bars of their holding cell.

No American author has provoked the imaginations of readers more than Herman Melville. To mark the occasion of the bicentennial of his birth (August 1st, 1819), fifty-seven world renowned artists have come together with gorgeous, brand new illustrations for Moby Dick, Bartleby, The Confidence Man, Pierre, Typee, Billy Budd, White Jacket and much more. A short passage of text will accompany each illustration, giving context to the story. Artists include Matt Kish, Dave Malan, Hunt Emerson, Evan Cagle, Brahm Revel, Ryan Sook, and Cosimo Miorelli.

For the first time in literary history, a member of the Stoker family is writing a comic script that officially continues the story of Dracula from the classic novel.
Cult Of The White Worm is the first mini series in the official continuation of the classic novel DRACULA by Bram Stoker, brought to you authentically by co-writers Dacre Stoker and Chris McAuley.

24 hours to live. 24 hours to kill. DOOM!
This lonely assassin from the 51st Century is hunting for her survival, and there's only one person who can save her: the Doctor.
Using her vortex manipulator, she'll do anything to find the tempestuous time traveler, including cavorting with the maleficent Missy.
Every hour a new adventure, every hour closer to death...

Final Nine... a comic book series based in the highly charged, high stakes, sometimes seedy & always exciting world of tournament poker. Nine will become one, one way or another....

What do you know about the Underground Railroad?
What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different?
Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events in American history. With a question and answer format, kid-friendly artwork, and engaging information, this series is the perfect partner for the classroom and for history-loving readers.
How did the Underground Railroad get its name? Why is it called a railroad? How did people find it? Who operated it?
Ebony Joy Wilkins answers all these questions and more in this comprehensive guide to the Underground Railroad. A great choice for Civil War units, and for teaching children about this important part of American history.

Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Freddie Mercury form one of the greatest rock bands in the world. Under the leadership of its charismatic singer, Queen is a planetary success for each hit with its decadent shows, inimitable aesthetics, and style. "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions," "Don't Stop Me Now," or even "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" are just some of the hits! Discover the great stories and little secrets surrounding the legend!

After a life altering incident, Dylan and Leighton are sent to a summer camp for troubled youth. Can Dylan and Leighton save their friendship and protect their future while trying to survive camp?
Former best friends Dylan Render and Leighton Worthington attempt to successfully navigate their way through a summer camp for troubled youth. They both need a good evaluation at the camp. Otherwise, they'll be sent away, unable to attend high school with their friends. While participating in camp activities and chores, Dylan and Leighton rexamine the events that led up to the incident that sent them to camp, the incident that threatens their futures and their friendship with each other.

There was a time, not so long ago, that comics were the subject of ridicule. They were silly, only for kids, and to be disposed of as soon they were read. In the first few years of their existence, they were barely acknowledged... until the Superhero Era began with the introduction of Superman in 1938. Years later came The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and the rise of Marvel Comics, which changed everything. Heroes were back, though it would be some time before the general public took them seriously again. That process would be a long one that would take decades, but it began in 1970, with the dawn of the Bronze Age. Suddenly, comic books had stakes. Batman was once again the Dark Knight Detective his creators had conceived him to be. Spider-Man's girlfriend was murdered. Things changed, and people noticed. These days, comic books are not only taken seriously, but pop culture is also centered around them. The biggest movies are based on these stories from the Wednesday weeklies, movie stars are made when actors put on a cowl or take flight, and the industry that almost folded is now worth billions and billions of dollars.

Once upon a time there was a fallen knight, who believed that saving a princess would allow him to atone for his crimes. Once upon a time there was a dark princess, who believed that it was up to her to atone for the crimes of her parents... Banished for a fault that forever taints his reputation, Arzhur wanders from tavern to field of battle in search of the next contract which will fill his purse. One night, three mysterious old women offer him to regain honor and fortune if he frees the daughter of a neighboring king, held captive in the ruins of an abandoned castle. But Islen is not the damsel in distress that he expected to save... Magnified by the virtuoso art of Vincent Mallié, under Hubert's pen, the weight of family legacy takes the form of a stirring fairytale about facing inner demons. Darkly She Goes is an ode to redemption that pits free will against fate, brought to life by two masters of the fantasy genre.

Joanna, a retired Muay Thai champion, takes in a troubled foster teen and decides to train her, until the teen finds herself entangled with a dangerous group of criminals running underground fights and Joanna must return to the ring to save her... and keep their new family together.
After the devastating loss of her Muay Thai championship title, Joanna decided to walk away from competition, start a family, and open her own gym. But her quiet life gets disrupted when an old friend asks her to temporarily foster a troubled teen. Just as Joanna believes she is starting to break through Mari's walls, a misunderstanding drives Mari to run away and join an underground fighting ring. Joanna vows to do anything to get Mari back, even if that means stepping back into the ring...
When writing powerhouse Stephanie Phillips (Grim, Harley Quinn) and star newcomer Giulia Lalli join forces, it's sure to be a tag team you won't forget.

In the history of civilizations, sea power has always played a preponderant role. This symbol of a nation's scientific and military genius has very often been the deciding factor during major conflicts, putting the names of several clashes down into legend. With this collection, Jean-Yves Delitte and Giuseppe Baiguera plunge into the heart of three of the twentieth century's greatest naval battles.
TSUSHIMA. Newly opened to the world, Japan found itself to be weak and subject to the whims of larger nations. What followed was decades of industrialization and modernization as Japan sought to catch up to advanced nations and control its own destiny. In 1905, when Japan's expansionist policies clashed with the Russian Empire over Korea, Japan was poised to flex its muscle and stun the world using the same naval supremacy that opened its borders half a century earlier.
JUTLAND. May 31, 1916: the British Royal Navy and the German Kaiserliche Marine are preparing to confront one another in the North Sea off the Danish coast of Jutland. This will be the final great confrontation of World War I by sea and one of the greatest epic battles in the history of seafaring. Despite heavy losses, which are greater than the Germans', the English reaffirm their naval supremacy over the seas of the world, and Germany, all too conscious of having escaped disaster, will opt to confine the majority of its ships to its ports.
MIDWAY. December 7, 1941: the Empire of Japan strikes an early blow against the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor. In just a matter of hours, the era of the battleship would come to an end and the age of the aircraft carrier would begin. In June 1942, the Imperial Japanese Navy and its carrier fleet would try to seize the initiative again by attacking the island of Midway. What unfolds is an epic carrier duel, the likes of which the world has never seen. In the end, Japan would never recover from the losses at Midway, and the United States would carry this momentum until Japan's ultimate defeat.

The Alien Legion commander, Major Sarigar, tormented by the loss of his beloved Nomad Squad after a desperate suicide mission on the planet Quaal, is desperate to discover the truth of their disappearance. He resigns his commission and sets off on the trail of his missing Legionnaires!

They are the scum of the galaxy; the worst of the worst - criminal, killers, the lost, the angry, the desperate. They are the misfits and monsters of Alien Legion, the toughest rammers in the galaxy! And it's their job to put themselves in the line of fire, fight wars for those too weak or too scared to protect themselves.
This time, the battle-hardened veterans of the Legion have been dispatched to the Harkilon system, where war has erupted. Their job: to keep the peace and protect the innocent - the great space convoys of civilian ships packed with civilians and refugees.
But many of these erstwhile civilians are not what they seem. Some are smugglers and criminals using the civilians to disguise their nefarious activities, and they aren't constrained by rules of engagement that prevent them from using lethal force - unlike the Legionnaires.
Very soon, a straightforward peacekeeping mission is a battle for survival for the members of Alien Legion!

An all-new, fully-authorised graphic novel adaptation of the cult 1976 movie starring David Bowie and directed by Nicholas Roeg.
This book includes a gallery of never-before-seen photos used to illustrate an exclusive feature on the making of the movie. Also included is a bonus section showcasing the development of the book itself.
The film, based on the classic science fiction novel by Walter Trevis, sees an extra-terrestrial called Thomas Jerome Newton (played in the movie by David Bowie) land on Earth in search of water to save his dying home planet. Using his advanced scientific knowledge, Thomas becomes incredibly rich and uses his wealth to search for a way to transport water back to his home planet. But as his mission on Earth drags on, Thomas becomes seduced by the excesses of our world and desperate to return home unaware he has become a target of interest for the U.S. Government and a sinister corporation, eager to exploit him.
The all-new graphic novel also features exclusive bonus material including a 10-page article on the production of the original film illustrated with dozens of rarely seen on-set photographs. As well as cover concepts, character designs, a 'script to art' section chronicling the development of the artwork, and a reproduction of the original movie poster.