Dan Abnett

Her past as an Investigator seemingly behind her, Bridget Kurtis is sent to the under construction Galina Habitat as a security consultant. With a skeleton crew of engineers, architects ans security personnel, construction is running behind schedule and Mariam Junot herself (the acting-CEO of Junot Corp) has arrived to find out why. Amid rumors of hauntings and disappearances, Kurtis uncovers a conspiracy that may be more insidious and far-reaching...

"In the late 21st century the remains of the human race have been crammed into the Habitats: vast artificial space stations; hotbeds for crime and madness policed by private security firms. When a routine drug bust goes wrong, no-nonsense Investigator Bridget Kurtis finds herself in a life or death struggle with a new sect of cultists. But evidence begins to point to something far more sinister going on behind the scenes."--Back cover

Vol. Two continues the team's adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.

Thor, God of Thunder and heir to the ancient and mythic heritage of divine power, and Iron Man, an invincible hero and miracle of science and engineering, come together to fight a menace that is both magical and technological. "Thor is the God of Thunder, Son of Asgard, and heir to an ancient and mythic power! Iron Man is an invincible hero, miracle of technology, son of a scientific genius, and an engineering wonder! These two mighty Avengers have...

"The cyborg ronin named Rai embarks on a thrilling quest to save the future. Side by side with his prototype and predecessor - the robot boy called Raijin - the spirit guardian of the fallen nation of New Japan will journey into the wastelands of Earth to set right the wrongs of their onetime overlord once and for all."--Amazon.

Thor, God of Thunder and heir to the ancient and mythic heritage of divine power, and Iron Man, an invincible hero and miracle of science and engineering, come together to fight a menace that is both magical and technological. "Thor is the God of Thunder, Son of Asgard, and heir to an ancient and mythic power! Iron Man is an invincible hero, miracle of technology, son of a scientific genius, and an engineering wonder! These two mighty Avengers have...

"The cosmic dream team is reunited at last! After the Guardians of the Galaxy disbanded, Rocket Raccoon settled into a quiet life with a steady job in a mailroom. But when a killer clown made of sentient wood attacks him at work, the trigger-fingered and quick-witted hero must journey to Planet X-- home of his old buddy Groot, the giant tree-creature-- in search of answers! Then, Mojo, bloated entertainment mogul of the Mojoverse, battles Rocket Raccoon...

They gather in darkness, sharing ancient and arcane knowledge as they manipulate the very matter of reality itself. Spells and conjuration; legerdemain and prestidigitation – these are the mistresses and masters of the esoteric arts. From the otherworldly visions of Conan Doyle's father in Audrey Niffenegger's 'The Wrong Fairy' to the diabolical political machinations of Dan Abnett's 'Party Tricks', here you will find a spell for every occasion.

Jonathan

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