Grimm comic books issue 2

Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Ricardo Osnaya. Cover by Alé Garza. The Dark Horde is after the fabled Cyclops Eye and the only thing that can stop them is Agent Red. She finds herself alone in the forests of the pacific northwest outnumbered and overmatched. Help from a familiar ally is on the way but will it arrive in time to stop the Horde and keep the Cyclops Eye from falling into their hands? Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales (2005) #7-12. For more than two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. This is a world where morality is tested and the results of one's actions have shocking consequences. Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Bluebeard, The Frog King, Goldilocks, and the Pied Piper are collected in Volume #2. Softcover, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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Mirror Mirror Cover - Volume 2 - 2nd-4th printings. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales (2005) #7-12. For more than two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. This is a world where morality is tested and the results of one's actions have shocking consequences. Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Bluebeard, The Frog King, Goldilocks, and the Pied Piper are collected in Volume #2. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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Snow White Cover Volume 2 - 5th printing. Collects Grimm Fairy Tales (2005) #7-12. For more than two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. This is a world where morality is tested and the results of one's actions have shocking consequences. Snow White, Jack and the Beanstalk, Bluebeard, The Frog King, Goldilocks, and the Pied Piper are collected in Volume #2. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Cover by Ale Garza (W) Joe Brusha (A) Rain Lagunsad, Scott Larson As Belle hovers near death, Cross continues his search for the monster that attacked her. It's a search that leads him back to the place where his childhood nightmares still live... Neverland. Cross will soon learn that the monsters he's faced in the past are nothing compared to the horrors that live there now. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Marat Mychaels (W) Joe Brusha (A) Rain Lagunsad, Scott Larson As Belle hovers near death, Cross continues his search for the monster that attacked her. It's a search that leads him back to the place where his childhood nightmares still live... Neverland. Cross will soon learn that the monsters he's faced in the past are nothing compared to the horrors that live there now. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Adam Cleveland. Cover by Jamie Tyndall. With guidance from the goddess Druanna, known to many as Gaia and Mother Earth, Blake, Bolder, and Aisling continue their quest to save the Realm! However, their old lives begin to catch up with them in the form of ghosts from their past…which is, unfortunately for them, a bit too literal. o A brand new fantasy series from Pat Shand, writer of ROBYN HOOD and UNLEASHED! o The countdown to GRIMM FAIRY TALES #100 begins. Cover price $3.99.

Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Adam Cleveland. Cover by Alfredo Reyes. With guidance from the goddess Druanna, known to many as Gaia and Mother Earth, Blake, Bolder, and Aisling continue their quest to save the Realm! However, their old lives begin to catch up with them in the form of ghosts from their past…which is, unfortunately for them, a bit too literal. o A brand new fantasy series from Pat Shand, writer of ROBYN HOOD and UNLEASHED! o The countdown to GRIMM FAIRY TALES #100 begins. Cover price $3.99.

Black Diamond Exclusive Cover by Mike Krome and Ula Mos - Limited to 350 copies. Written by Patrick Shand, Art by Adam Cleveland. With guidance from the goddess Druanna, known to many as Gaia and Mother Earth, Blake, Bolder, and Aisling continue their quest to save the Realm! However, their old lives begin to catch up with them in the form of ghosts from their past…which is, unfortunately for them, a bit too literal. o A brand new fantasy series from Pat Shand, writer of ROBYN HOOD and UNLEASHED! o The countdown to GRIMM FAIRY TALES #100 begins.

Black Diamond Exclusive Sketch Cover by Mike Krome - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Patrick Shand, Art by Adam Cleveland. With guidance from the goddess Druanna, known to many as Gaia and Mother Earth, Blake, Bolder, and Aisling continue their quest to save the Realm! However, their old lives begin to catch up with them in the form of ghosts from their past…which is, unfortunately for them, a bit too literal. o A brand new fantasy series from Pat Shand, writer of ROBYN HOOD and UNLEASHED! o The countdown to GRIMM FAIRY TALES #100 begins.

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Written Patrick Shand. Art by Adam Cleveland. Cover by Emilio Laiso. With guidance from the goddess Druanna, known to many as Gaia and Mother Earth, Blake, Bolder, and Aisling continue their quest to save the Realm! However, their old lives begin to catch up with them in the form of ghosts from their past…which is, unfortunately for them, a bit too literal. o A brand new fantasy series from Pat Shand, writer of ROBYN HOOD and UNLEASHED! o The countdown to GRIMM FAIRY TALES #100 begins. Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. Cover by Igor Vitorino. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. Cover by Ediano Silva. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. Cover by Richard Ortiz. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. Cover by Riveiro. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

MCM London Comic Con Exclusive "Naughty" cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

NYCC Exclusive Cosplay variant by Sabine Rich. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

NYCC Exclusive Oktoberfest variant cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 350 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

NYCC Exclusive Oktoberfest variant cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 150 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

New York Comic Con exclusive Oktoberfest nude variant cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 50 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei and Grostieta. The gypsy witch, Nataliya is brought before the Emperors' court to answer for her crimes against the Order of Tarot. Meanwhile, Talisman finds himself on the run in New York City with the evil forces of Tarot hunting him down. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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Cover by Stjepan Sejic. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by AC Osorio. In the face of personal tragedy, Andre Payne is unable to look himself in the mirror. Ashamed of his role in the death of a family member, Andre prepares to flee, until he is confronted by a man who claims to be his father, Zeus, the king of the gods. When true power is bestowed upon the misguided teen, will Andre become a power for good or a force of evil? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Emilio Laiso. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by AC Osorio. In the face of personal tragedy, Andre Payne is unable to look himself in the mirror. Ashamed of his role in the death of a family member, Andre prepares to flee, until he is confronted by a man who claims to be his father, Zeus, the king of the gods. When true power is bestowed upon the misguided teen, will Andre become a power for good or a force of evil? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Vincenzo Cucca. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by AC Osorio. In the face of personal tragedy, Andre Payne is unable to look himself in the mirror. Ashamed of his role in the death of a family member, Andre prepares to flee, until he is confronted by a man who claims to be his father, Zeus, the king of the gods. When true power is bestowed upon the misguided teen, will Andre become a power for good or a force of evil? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

June 2022 Collector's Club "Snow White" Metal Cover by Elias Chatzoudis. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by AC Osorio. In the face of personal tragedy, Andre Payne is unable to look himself in the mirror. Ashamed of his role in the death of a family member, Andre prepares to flee, until he is confronted by a man who claims to be his father, Zeus, the king of the gods. When true power is bestowed upon the misguided teen, will Andre become a power for good or a force of evil? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Metal Comics Topless Beach variant cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 20 copies. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by AC Osorio. In the face of personal tragedy, Andre Payne is unable to look himself in the mirror. Ashamed of his role in the death of a family member, Andre prepares to flee, until he is confronted by a man who claims to be his father, Zeus, the king of the gods. When true power is bestowed upon the misguided teen, will Andre become a power for good or a force of evil? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Mike S. Miller. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Tony Brescini and Andress Esparza. In pursuit of the mysterious stranger that sent her the lost diary of her father, Liesel Van Helsing travels to Rome. There, she comes into contact with Jonathan Harker, a meek bookshop owner, who will assist her in her quest to find Dracula. However, they might not get far, as they are being followed by a trio of deadly vampires known as the Brides! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Richard Ortiz. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Tony Brescini and Andress Esparza. In pursuit of the mysterious stranger that sent her the lost diary of her father, Liesel Van Helsing travels to Rome. There, she comes into contact with Jonathan Harker, a meek bookshop owner, who will assist her in her quest to find Dracula. However, they might not get far, as they are being followed by a trio of deadly vampires known as the Brides! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Pasquale Qualano. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Tony Brescini and Andress Esparza. In pursuit of the mysterious stranger that sent her the lost diary of her father, Liesel Van Helsing travels to Rome. There, she comes into contact with Jonathan Harker, a meek bookshop owner, who will assist her in her quest to find Dracula. However, they might not get far, as they are being followed by a trio of deadly vampires known as the Brides! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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(W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jason Johnson. (CA) Anthony Spay. Following Julian's murderous rage from last issue, Julian returns to Tony to confide in him. But Tony instead decides to have Julian kill Venus. But being a master manipulator, Venus attempts to get inside of Julian's fragile mind as she asks him why he's the one taking orders rather than giving them. Sparks will fly in the incredible series that reinvents Greek and Roman mythology! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jason Johnson. (CA) Stjepan Sejic. Following Julian's murderous rage from last issue, Julian returns to Tony to confide in him. But Tony instead decides to have Julian kill Venus. But being a master manipulator, Venus attempts to get inside of Julian's fragile mind as she asks him why he's the one taking orders rather than giving them. Sparks will fl y in the Cover A: Anthony Spay incredible series that reinvents Greek and Roman mythology! Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jason Johnson. (CA) Pasquale Qualano. Following Julian's murderous rage from last issue, Julian returns to Tony to confide in him. But Tony instead decides to have Julian kill Venus. But being a master manipulator, Venus attempts to get inside of Julian's fragile mind as she asks him why he's the one taking orders rather than giving them. Sparks will fly in the incredible series that reinvents Greek and Roman mythology! Cover price $2.99.

Moore Editions Exclusive Variant Cover by Franchesco. Limited to 250 copies. May or may not have CS Moore Certificate of Authenticity. (W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jason Johnson. Following Julian's murderous rage from last issue, Julian returns to Tony to confide in him. But Tony instead decides to have Julian kill Venus. But being a master manipulator, Venus attempts to get inside of Julian's fragile mind as she asks him why he's the one taking orders rather than giving them. Sparks will fly in the incredible series that reinvents Greek and Roman mythology!

Moore Editions Exclusive Variant Cover by Franchesco. Limited to 100 copies. May or may not have CS Moore Certificate of Authenticity. (W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jason Johnson. Following Julian's murderous rage from last issue, Julian returns to Tony to confide in him. But Tony instead decides to have Julian kill Venus. But being a master manipulator, Venus attempts to get inside of Julian's fragile mind as she asks him why he's the one taking orders rather than giving them. Sparks will fly in the incredible series that reinvents Greek and Roman mythology!

Moore Editions Exclusive Variant Cover by Franchesco. Limited to 30 copies. May or may not have CS Moore Certificate of Authenticity. (W) Patrick Shand. (A) Jason Johnson. Following Julian's murderous rage from last issue, Julian returns to Tony to confide in him. But Tony instead decides to have Julian kill Venus. But being a master manipulator, Venus attempts to get inside of Julian's fragile mind as she asks him why he's the one taking orders rather than giving them. Sparks will fly in the incredible series that reinvents Greek and Roman mythology!

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(W) Raven Gregory, Patrick Shand (CA) Alé Garza Written By Raven Gregory and Pat Shand Cover A By Jamal Igle A BRAND NEW Grimm Fairy Tales series that reinvents the classic tale of action and adventure is HERE!!! Robyn now finds herself trapped in the realm of Myst in the city of Bree where she will not only discover her true origins but be forced to embrace her true destiny...whether she likes it or not. Action, adventure and fantasy brought to you by the company that does it best! Cover price $2.99.

Cover B By Tommy Patterson (W) Raven Gregory, Patrick Shand Written By Raven Gregory and Pat Shand Cover A By Jamal Igle A BRAND NEW Grimm Fairy Tales series that reinvents the classic tale of action and adventure is HERE!!! Robyn now finds herself trapped in the realm of Myst in the city of Bree where she will not only discover her true origins but be forced to embrace her true destiny...whether she likes it or not. Action, adventure and fantasy brought to you by the company that does it best! Cover price $2.99.

CS Moore Exclusive. Limited to 250 copies. Cover By Franchesco. (W) Raven Gregory, Patrick Shand Written By Raven Gregory and Pat Shand Cover A By Jamal Igle A BRAND NEW Grimm Fairy Tales series that reinvents the classic tale of action and adventure is HERE!!! Robyn now finds herself trapped in the realm of Myst in the city of Bree where she will not only discover her true origins but be forced to embrace her true destiny...whether she likes it or not. Action, adventure and fantasy brought to you by the company that does it best! Cover price $2.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Wonderland (2012 Zenescope) #6-10. Written by Raven Gregory. Art by Sheldon Goh, Gerard Conte and Francesco Di Pastena. Cover by Mike Krome. After defeating the malevolent spirit of her long dead brother and escaping the terror of a town possessed by the insanity of the Mad Hatter, Calie and her daughter Violet disappear into the city of Los Angeles hoping to evade Wonderland's ever extending reach. But the duo is fast to learn that no matter where they run, or where they hide...wonderland will find them. From the writers and creators who brought you Zenescope's original Wonderland trilogy comes the continuation of the adventure in a world of madness like you've never seen before. Don't miss this epic trade paperback which collects the best-selling critically-acclaimed ongoing Wonderland series! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

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Cover by Emilio Laiso. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Larry Watts. THE FINAL ARC OF THE ROBYN HOOD TRILOGY CONTINUES! Robyn has returned to Myst with a group of uneasy allies, but she finds the realm much different than when she left it. Nottingham is being ruled by the powerful and evil Sheriff, and there doesn't seem to be a way to pierce his defenses. With nowhere else to look, Robyn turns to the villainous Avella for help… but will her old nemesis offer her answers, or a just more problems? Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Stjepan Sejic. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Larry Watts. THE FINAL ARC OF THE ROBYN HOOD TRILOGY CONTINUES! Robyn has returned to Myst with a group of uneasy allies, but she finds the realm much different than when she left it. Nottingham is being ruled by the powerful and evil Sheriff, and there doesn't seem to be a way to pierce his defenses. With nowhere else to look, Robyn turns to the villainous Avella for help… but will her old nemesis offer her answers, or a just more problems? Cover price $2.99.

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Cover by Ivan Nunes. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Larry Watts. THE FINAL ARC OF THE ROBYN HOOD TRILOGY CONTINUES! Robyn has returned to Myst with a group of uneasy allies, but she finds the realm much different than when she left it. Nottingham is being ruled by the powerful and evil Sheriff, and there doesn't seem to be a way to pierce his defenses. With nowhere else to look, Robyn turns to the villainous Avella for help… but will her old nemesis offer her answers, or a just more problems? Cover price $2.99.

Secret Exclusive Retailer Variant Cover by Chris Ehnot & David Delanty. Written by Patrick Shand. Art by Larry Watts. THE FINAL ARC OF THE ROBYN HOOD TRILOGY CONTINUES! Robyn has returned to Myst with a group of uneasy allies, but she finds the realm much different than when she left it. Nottingham is being ruled by the powerful and evil Sheriff, and there doesn't seem to be a way to pierce his defenses. With nowhere else to look, Robyn turns to the villainous Avella for help… but will her old nemesis offer her answers, or a just more problems? Cover price $2.99.

Written by Lou Iovino. Art by David Cutler and Valentina Cuomo. Cover by Paolo Pantalena. Mirror Mirror For Sela Mathers, the struggles with her inner demons aren't metaphorical. Her demon is real. She's called Dark White and she holds the life of Belinda in her hands. To free Belinda and protect the realms from this powerful new foe, Sela must engage in a cross-realm battle with this living, breathing dark reflection of herself. The outcome will change Sela's life forever. In the future, who will Sela see when she looks in the mirror? Find out in the final issue of this Grimm Universe Series. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Written by Lou Iovino. Art by David Cutler and Valentina Cuomo. Cover by Mike Krome. For Sela Mathers, the struggles with her inner demons aren't metaphorical. Hers are real! In order to free Belinda and protect the realms from a powerful new foe, Sela must engage in a battle like she's never before seen and face off against a dark reflection of herself. When the fight ends, who will Sela see when she looks in the mirror? Don't miss the epic conclusion of Snow White vs. Snow White. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Lou Iovino. Art by David Cutler and Valentina Cuomo. Cover by Ace Continuado. For Sela Mathers, the struggles with her inner demons aren't metaphorical. Hers are real! In order to free Belinda and protect the realms from a powerful new foe, Sela must engage in a battle like she's never before seen and face off against a dark reflection of herself. When the fight ends, who will Sela see when she looks in the mirror? Don't miss the epic conclusion of Snow White vs. Snow White. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

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Written by Lou Iovino. Art by David Cutler and Valentina Cuomo. Cover by Pasquale Qualano. For Sela Mathers, the struggles with her inner demons aren't metaphorical. Hers are real! In order to free Belinda and protect the realms from a powerful new foe, Sela must engage in a battle like she's never before seen and face off against a dark reflection of herself. When the fight ends, who will Sela see when she looks in the mirror? Don't miss the epic conclusion of Snow White vs. Snow White. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

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(W) Patrick Shand. (A) Claudio Avella. (CA) Mike Capprotti. Britney Waters, aka Red Riding Hood, has returned to the city after the events of Myths and Legends Volume one. Intent on moving on with her life, Britney will soon find moving on is easier said than done. When she crosses the path of a vicious serial killer she decides to use her unique skills to attempt to track the killer down. But what she finds might be something that even her and her incredible powers are unprepared for. Cover price $3.99.

(W) Joey Esposito. (A) Eduardo Garcia, Salvador Velazquez. (CA) Pasquale Qualano. What happens when the most evil and powerful female characters in the Grimm Universe join forces? You'll find out in this new miniseries that brings together an all star cast of girls that were born to be bad. Baba Yaga, the Goblin Queen, and the Queen of Spades are a titanic trio, but there may be something that stop them in their quest for power...Don't miss the baddest series in the history of Grimm Fairy Tales. Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Joey Esposito. (A) Eduardo Garcia, Salvador Velazquez. (CA) Jamie Tyndall. What happens when the most evil and powerful female characters in the Grimm Universe join forces? You'll find out in this new miniseries that brings together an all star cast of girls that were born to be bad. Baba Yaga, the Goblin Queen, and the Queen of Spades are a titanic trio, but there may be something that stop them in their quest for power...Don't miss the baddest series in the history of Grimm Fairy Tales. Cover price $2.99.

Zenescope Comickaze Exclusive Cover by Elias Chatzoudis. Story by Joey Esposito. Art by Eduardo Garcia and Salvador Velazquez. What happens when the most evil and powerful female characters in the Grimm Universe join forces? You'll find out in this new miniseries that brings together an all star cast of girls that were born to be bad. Baba Yaga, the Goblin Queen, and the Queen of Spades are a titanic trio, but there may be something that stop them in their quest for power...Don't miss the baddest series in the history of Grimm Fairy Tales.