Collection of nine independent and creator-owned comic books from Vertigo, Dark Horse, BOOM! Studios, Image, and other publishers. Highlights include The Sandman: Overture, Black Badge by Matt Kindt, The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire, Dark Beach #1, Adventureman, The Freeze #1, Bylines in Blood #1, Self/Made, and Gantz: The Last Navel. An outstanding assortment featuring acclaimed writers and artists, first issues, and modern independent titles ideal for collectors of creator-owned comics.