Blackout: A Pete Fernandez Mystery
- 320pages
- 12 heures de lecture
An alcoholic PI and his partner return to his hometown of Miami, Florida to pursue a cold case involving a charismatic cult leader.
Alex Segura est un romancier et auteur de bandes dessinées et de podcasts, dont l'œuvre se déroule souvent sur la toile de fond vibrante de Miami. Sa maîtrise stylistique réside dans la création de récits de mystère captivants qui plongent le lecteur dans les profondeurs complexes de la ville. Segura mêle habilement les sensibilités du roman noir à la narration contemporaine, créant des personnages mémorables et des intrigues prenantes. Sa capacité à construire l'atmosphère et le suspense en fait une voix importante dans la fiction policière moderne.
An alcoholic PI and his partner return to his hometown of Miami, Florida to pursue a cold case involving a charismatic cult leader.
From Alex Segura (Silent City) and Monica Gallagher comes this follow-up to the hit graphic novel about superheroes, corruption, and justice. Six months after the events of the first arc we find Lara in a different spot. Sober and focused on her job at The Creighton Courier covering the increasingly corrupt CCPD. But that’s all about to change. A letter from a dead man, Marco Nava, the original Black Ghost, and her brother Tomas’s best friend derails Lara’s plans, and sends her sprinting down a rabbit hole to find out more about the man who wore the Black Ghost mask before he was gunned down...and the final case he was working on: the downfall of Creighton’s corrupt police commissioner. And, as the bodies begin to pile up, Lara is forced to don the mask and hood once more just in time to face off against a deadly and silent female mob assassin named Harrow. Collects Black Ghost series two, #1–#5, in print for the first time.
Set in the familiar yet eerie town of Riverdale, this story introduces a thrilling twist as beloved characters face a zombie apocalypse. The once vibrant community is thrown into chaos, forcing Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead to band together against the undead threat. As they navigate the challenges of survival, friendships are tested, secrets are revealed, and the stakes rise in a battle for their lives. The blend of horror and familiar teen dynamics creates a unique narrative that reimagines the classic Riverdale setting.
"It's 1975 and the comic book industry is struggling, but Carmen Valdez doesn't care. She's an assistant at Triumph Comics, which doesn't have the creative zeal of Marvel nor the buttoned-up efficiency of DC, but it doesn't matter. Carmen is tantalizingly close to fulfilling her dream of writing a superhero book. That dream is nearly a reality when one of the Triumph writers enlists her help to create a new character, which they call 'The Lethal Lynx,' Triumph's first female hero. But her colleague is acting strangely and asking to keep her involvement a secret. And then he's found dead, with all of their scripts turned into the publisher without her name. Carmen is desperate to piece together what happened to him, to hang on to her piece of the Lynx, which turns out to be a runaway hit. But that's complicated by a surprise visitor from her home in Miami, a tenacious cop who is piecing everything together too quickly for Carmen, and the tangled web of secrets and resentments among the passionate eccentrics who write comics for a living."
Poe Dameron has always wanted to fly. His mother, Shara Bey, who was an A-wing pilot for the Rebellion against the Empire, was more than happy to show her son everything she knew about flying. But she died an untimely death, and Poe was left alone with his father, Kes Dameron, who struggles with grief and a desire to keep his son safe.Now sixteen, Poe wants nothing more than to leave his home on the quiet moon Yavin 4 to find adventure in the wider galaxy, while his father wants nothing more than for him to stay put. So when a group of smugglers offers Poe a job piloting them off-world, it feels like an opportunity he can't refuse. And by the time he finds out the smugglers are actually part of the fearsome criminal enterprise called the Spice Runners of Kijimi, Poe is already in deep. His burgeoning friendship—and perhaps more—with one young Spice Runner, Zorii, is even more incentive for Poe to stick around. But is this the life he's meant to have Is it even the life he wants? With danger closing in, Poe will have to figure out where he stands—and what he stands for.
Anya Corazon, a Brooklyn teenager, acquires extraordinary spider-like abilities but faces personal losses that challenge her newfound powers. Transported to Nueva York, the futuristic version of New York City, she encounters Miguel O'Hara, the Spider-Man of 2099. Together, they must confront formidable enemies linked to their pasts, forging an unlikely alliance across time to protect their futures and each other. The story blends themes of loss, heroism, and the struggle to find one's place in a changing world.
In this enchanting tale, readers delve into the life of seventeen-year-old Bruno from Disney's Encanto, uncovering the mystery behind his family's silence about him. The story explores themes of belonging, family dynamics, and the consequences of secrets, offering insight into Bruno's character and his journey towards acceptance. As the narrative unfolds, fans will discover the events that led to his estrangement and the significance of his unique gifts within the magical world of Casita.
The story features an unprecedented assembly of Spider-Heroes from across the multiverse, diving into thrilling adventures and complex challenges. As they unite, they face formidable foes and explore the intricacies of their interconnected worlds. This vibrant narrative promises action-packed sequences and character interactions that highlight the unique traits of each Spider-Hero, making it a must-read for fans of the franchise.
Set in the post-Return of the Jedi era, this installment of Marvel's Star Wars storytelling explores the aftermath of the Galactic Empire's fall. Characters navigate a galaxy in transition, facing new threats and forging alliances. The narrative delves into the struggles of both heroes and villains as they adapt to a changing power dynamic, offering fresh perspectives on beloved characters and introducing new ones. Themes of redemption, resilience, and the ongoing fight for freedom are central to this exciting continuation of the saga.
A group of six high schoolers from different backgrounds discovers a strange alternate world, leading to a life-altering experience. They must unite to confront a monstrous threat that endangers their souls and the world. This YA fantasy adventure combines elements of classic tales like The Chronicles of Narnia and modern teen struggles reminiscent of Chris Claremont's New Mutants and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It explores themes of change and the challenges of adolescence against a backdrop of mythical adventures.