King Conan is haunted by the ghost of his first—and some say greatest—love. If he is to ever know peace again, he must put her spirit to rest. Who is the mysterious sorceress Conan enlists to aid him in his quest, even as she secretly plots against him? And can the barbarian survive the danger-filled journey across the never-ending ocean, back to the forbidding temple on the coast, where his lost love met her end? Collects Conan: The Phantoms of the Black Coast #1–#5. * From the artist of The Lightning Thief and Scott Snyder's Severed

King Conan is haunted by the ghost of his first--and some say greatest--love. If he is to ever know peace again, he must put her spirit to rest. Who is the mysterious sorceress Conan enlists to aid him in his quest, even as she secretly plots against him? And can the barbarian survive the danger-filled journey across the never-ending ocean, back to the forbidding temple on the coast, where his lost love met her end? Collects Conan: The Phantoms of the Black Coast #1-#5. * From the artist of The Lightning Thief and Scott Snyder's Severed

Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

Queen of the Black Coast by Robert E. Howard: In this fantasy short story, Howard tells the story of Conan the Barbarian as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous and thrilling adventure on the high seas. With its evocative language, vivid settings, and memorable characters, this story is a classic example of Howard's talents as a writer. Key Aspects of the Book "Queen of the Black Coast": Fantasy Short Story: Howard's book is a short story, but one that is full of evocative language, memorable characters, and thrilling action sequences. Imaginative World-Building: The story takes place in a vivid and dangerous world of pirates, treasure, and adventure, making it an engaging and immersive read. Characterization: Conan the Barbarian and the other characters in the story are complex and memorable, adding depth and richness to the story. Robert E. Howard was an American author known for his works of pulp fiction, including his famous character Conan the Barbarian. Born in 1906, he wrote many novels, short stories, and poems during his career, achieving great success in the field of popular literature. His works are noted for their thrilling action, colorful characters, and imaginative worlds.

Robert E Howard's famous Cimmerian continues his uncensored adventure! Conan joins up with Belit to brutally pillage and sail the poisonous river Zarkheba, encountering ancient ruins, lost treasure, and vicious, winged monstrosities. Bonus Material: The Original Robert E. Howard short story is included!

New Conan stories from comics legend Brian Wood, continuing the legend begun by Robert E. Howard for a new generation.

They abandon their dilapidated travelling circus to try and make their fortune. But they quickly find out that to prove themselves in the world of big-contract killers, they must co-operate or face the consequences - not something they are always prepared to do. Clown Fatale is escapist fun at its absolute finest, filled with high-octane action sequences, daring disguises and buckets of face-paint. Gischler's creation is seedy, violent and unforgiving, but never fails to be stylish and colourful.