"The Freebooters: A Story of the Texan War" by Gustave Aimard immerses readers in the tumultuous era of the Mexican-American War, offering a thrilling blend of historical fiction and action-packed adventure. Set against the rugged backdrop of the Texan frontier, the narrative follows a band of freebooters as they navigate the chaos of conflict, engaging in guerrilla warfare against the Mexican Army. Amidst the dust and gun smoke of battle, the characters grapple with the harsh realities of survival on the unforgiving frontier, where every decision carries life-or-death consequences. Aimard's vivid portrayal of Texas during this pivotal moment in history captures the essence of the Wild West, painting a rich tapestry of frontier life and the struggles of those caught in the crossfire of war. As the freebooters face off against the Mexican Army in daring skirmishes and epic battles, readers are swept up in a whirlwind of excitement and danger. Through its riveting storytelling and authentic historical detail, "The Freebooters" transports audiences to a bygone era of bravery, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of freedom on the Texan frontier.

As the world watched the mounting tensions that eventually led to the American Civil War, French novelist Gustave Aimard set his sights on an earlier conflict -- the Texas Revolution of 1835-1836. In this, the second volume of Aimard's series set during that tumultuous period, the grumblings of discontent and early guerrilla skirmishes blossom into an organized and deadly rebellion.

The Freebooters is a lively, character-driven graphic narrative set in a fantastic, ancient milieu that superficially bears resemblance to a world that will be familiar to longtime Windsor-Smith fans who remember his work on another famous warrior. This volume collects the entirety of Windsor-Smith's "The Freebooter" stories from the acclaimed BWS: Storyteller comic book series from the early 1990s, including a full-length chapter from the unpublished tenth issue, plus more than 50 pages of new story. The Freebooters is amongst the most raucous and literate comics of Windsor-Smith's career, the culmination of a lifetime of experience and knowledge, approaching his comics with a seriousness of purpose while never losing his unmistakable sense of humor. A ripping good yarn!

On a lonely Caribbean island, a teenage girl begins the adventure of a lifetime Raised on the tiny isle of Mysteré, Marie Ravenne has spent her youth swimming in crystal-blue water, eating fresh fish, and listening to stories of the days when her home was a haven for pirates. In her seventeenth year, that all comes to an end. The Spanish sack Mysteré, slaughtering Marie’s family and burning their crops. She and the other survivors are cast out in a rickety boat to take their chances on the high seas. For her companions, it is the end, but for Marie, the adventure is just beginning. Rescued by an English lord, she is taken to London, where she tries to make sense of a country whose customs are entirely foreign to her. Here she meets Jason Paxton, a daring rake who will lead her back to the ocean, to take her place upon the waves.