Missing Persons is the story of the enigmatic DB Cooper as he is ripped from time to complete the greatest bank heist in history. Leading a team of the most infamous criminals the world has ever known, he can trust no one. He has no choice but to hope he can make history, and not become it…

EC COMICS NEVER DIES . . . AND NEITHER DOES THE TORMENTOR’S THIRST FOR PUNISHMENT! Summertime is here, kids, and EC’s beloved Mistress of Malice is throwing a whole new array of goodies onto the grill . . . where they’re all still alive and wriggling! Let's feast on the charred bits of succulent writers Liam Johnson (2000 AD), Andrew Wheeler (Sins of the Black Flamingo), and Allen Wu (Shentu) and pair them with the delectable remnants of artists Sebastián Cabrol (The Seasons Have Teeth), D...

OH NO? OH YES! IT’S A SINEW-SNAPPING EC ORIGIN SPECTACULAR! EC’s very own Mistress of Malice, the Tormentor, finally takes center stage to reveal her hopes (“to see your bone marrow!”), dreams (“slathering you in scalding oil!”), and aspirations (“finding excruciating new ways of using the ball peen hammer!”) in this VERY SPECIAL and EXTRA BLOODY tale of who she is and how she came to be!Join us for an “all-scar” celebration of Her Royal Majesty of Pain as modern E...

Notice the shadow being cast upon your world . . .That could be a looming planet, ready to collide with the Earth . . . Or it could be the time for the next offering from EC Comics, only possible in this cold, dismal CRUEL UNIVERSE!Consider your last rites and musings as you are filled with dread and foreboding from the ultramodern transmissions of Felipe Cunha (Little Black Book), Liam Johnson (Judge Dredd Megazine), Anthony Mauro (Skull Maskerade), Greg Pa...

"The Will to Believe" by William James is an essay defending the right to adopt a belief in religious faith without prior evidence of its truth, arguing that faith can be rational. James, a pioneering American philosopher and psychologist, examines the interplay between faith, will, and evidence.

"Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" is a classic work of financial literature written by Edwin Lefèvre. Published in 1923, the book is a fictionalized biography that recounts the life and experiences of a legendary stock trader named Jesse Livermore. Livermore was a prominent figure in the early 20th-century financial markets and is known for his speculative trading activities.

The Communist Manifesto is a political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848. The document presents an analysis of capitalism and its effects on society, as well as a call for the overthrow of the capitalist system and the establishment of a communist society. The Manifesto begins by describing the historical development of class struggles between the bourgeoisie (the capitalist class) and the proletariat (the working class) in various societies throughout history. Mar...

The Idea of Progress is a concept that was popularized during the Enlightenment in the 18th century. It refers to the belief that human history is characterized by a continuous and linear improvement in all aspects of life, including social, political, and technological progress. J.B. Bury, a renowned historian, wrote extensively on the idea of progress. In his work, he argued that progress is not inevitable and must be actively pursued. He believed that progress is achieved through human ...

"The Republic" is a philosophical work written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato around 380 BCE. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and several other characters, in which they discuss various aspects of justice, the ideal society, and the nature of knowledge. In the book, Socrates argues that justice is essential for a well-functioning society and that the just individual is the happiest. He also discusses the different forms of government and argues that t...

"Apology" is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, chronicling the trial of Socrates. In this work, Socrates defends himself against charges of corrupting the youth and impiety, ultimately leading to his conviction and execution. Despite his defense, Socrates remains steadfast in his commitment to truth and virtue, refusing to compromise his beliefs even in the face of death.

The Germany and the Agricola are two works written by the Roman historian Tacitus in the 1st century AD. The Germany is a ethnographic work that describes the people, customs, and geography of the Germanic tribes that lived beyond the Rhine River in what is now modern-day Germany. In the work, Tacitus presents the Germanic people as a noble and virtuous people, contrasting them with the corrupt and decadent Roman society of his time. The Germany is an important source for modern historians...

An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth of Nations, is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth, and is today a fundamental work in classical economics. By reflecting upon the economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the book touches upon such...