In the sprawling citadels of the Underworld, deep within the vast libraries of Voxxingard, a curator sits. Staring at an empty tome, he ponders the puzzle that has been laid out before him by his Master, the shepherd of souls known as Death—a question deceptive in its simplicity, “What is the purpose of the realm of the dead?” To answer this, the curator must write a journal chronicling the rise of the Underworld and the history of the never-ending war of Heaven and Hell. From the lowest scavenger of corpses to the highest chancellor, all those within the Underworld must be questioned and examined. For what is the purpose of the land of the Dead? Is it a haven for the refugee spirits of the mortal world? A sinister part of the celestial war machine that threatens to consume reality itself? Or does it instead serve to bring true balance to the long abandoned promises of Heaven and Hell? Accompany Death’s curator on his strange journey as he unravels the most terrible and wonderful secrets found within the Court of the Dead.

From the highly creative teams of Sideshow Collectibles and Insight Comics comes the next graphic novel installment of the Court of the Dead Shadows of the Underworld ! Before the Underworld can rise up and end the war between heaven and hell, they must first defeat the darkness within The Dreadsgrip . The power reaped from mortal souls comes at a significant cost. Any reapers that siphon too much ethereal power from the harvest may lose themselves to the Dreadsgrip, an irresistible thirst to destroy. Now, a rogue agent in Death’s Underworld is stoking a mutiny, fueled by the terrible Dreadsgrip plague that affects all denizens of the Underworld—a plague that could derail the leader of the Underworld, the Alltaker’s plans to rise up against the celestial powers of both heaven and hell. With this growing curse reverberating throughout the Alltaker's kingdom, Death’s impulsive daughter Kier must join forces with the Queen’s intractable right hand, Exraile, to root out and destroy this danger to the land between. These mighty warriors, caught in the midst of a celestial war, will need more than just their swords to slice through the Shadows of the Underworld.

In midst of the Underworld's war against Heaven and Hell, the factions of Flesh and Bone collide for the ultimate showdown! Three factions lead the Underworld in their secret rebellion against Heaven and Hell. Only through their unity will they defeat the Celestials, yet two of the faction leaders are constantly at odds. Gethsemoni, leader of the Faction of Flesh, and Xiall, leader of the Faction of Bone, pit their pride against each other in the training Gethsemoni’s gargantuan golem Odium must fight Xiall’s stalwart soldier Mortighull. Odium is a raging juggernaut of sheer muscle and might. Mortighull is a swift and canny skeletal warrior. The fight between the two spans the length and breadth of the Underworld, in a battle that extends beyond a mere training exercise. Odium and Mortighull are treated as pawns in the War of Flesh and Bone, but where their leadership has lost sight, they struggle to find new purpose in the face of an even larger threat.

One must know darkness in order to fight it. In that darkness is where heroes are born. Sideshow Collectibles is proud to exalt one such hero in Court of the Dead: Rise of the Reaper General. How has reality become so contorted that nobility bears a grim countenance and our deliverance lies in a reaper’s redemption? One must know darkness in order to fight it. In that darkness is where heroes are born. Read the epic tale of Demithyle’s humble origin and selfless accession in Rise of The Reaper General. Court of the Dead: Rise of the Reaper General is an illustrated novella featuring vivid illustrations and a gripping origin story that will inspire readers to join the Underworld in its rise against the corrupt celestial realms that rule us all. Dare to discover the truth, and you shall find that the eternal struggle between Heaven and Hell is not a battle of good versus evil but a futile war between order and chaos. In such a universe, there are only those with power and those without it—and mortals are most definitely without. In the dark fantasy universe of the Court of the Dead, the savage war between Heaven and Hell is fueled by mortal souls. Death and his Court are the unlikely heroes who struggle to overcome their dark natures in order to restore balance to all the realms.

Death recruits the mortal Shard to begin a rebellion against the corrupt powers of Heaven and Hell. In a desperate attempt to win her trust, Death reveals the true nature of existence to a gifted but misguided Templar Knight known as All mortal souls fuel a savage war for power between the corrupt realms of Heaven and Hell. Death and his Court of the Dead are enslaved to harvest the souls that fuel this pointless conflict. Death seeks to rise above his destructive nature, end the celestial war, and restore balance to the universe. He needs Shard’s help to unite the Underworld and lead the rebellion against Heaven and Hell, especially since not all beings in the Underworld share his vision for a peaceful universe. Rise is the first chapter in the epic Rise, Conquer, Rule trilogy set in the original dark fantasy horror universe of the Court of the Dead.

Only your memories remain after Death comes for you . . . Transcribe your thoughts within the Court of the Dead Hardcover Ruled Journal and they will last forever. When Death comes for you, all that will be left is your memories . . . so make them count. Log your musings, tales, and adventures within the Court of the Dead Hardcover Ruled Journal and they will forever be of value. Dare to discover the truth, and you shall find that the eternal struggle between Heaven and Hell is not a battle of good versus evil but a futile war between order and chaos. In such a universe, there are only those with power and those without it; mortals are most definitely without. In the dark fantasy universe of the Court of the Dead, the savage war between Heaven and Hell is fueled by mortal souls. Death and his Court are the unlikely heroes who struggle to overcome their dark natures in order to restore balance to all the realms. Join the fight for your afterlife. Begin by restoring balance to your own mind with this journal. Featuring sturdy construction and sewn binding, it lies flat for ease of use. Includes 192 ruled, acid-free pages of high-quality heavy stock paper that takes both pen and pencil well. Mark your place with a ribbon placeholder, and seal your journal entries safe with an elastic closure. The 4.5 x 7.5–inch back pocket is perfect for holding mementos—and momento mori.