From the strange, nighttime experiences of a man deployed in Iraq to the story of a house haunted by a mad Jewish matriarch. From a chaplain's experience performing an exorcism to the history of spiritualism and a ghost that seems to love LARPs, Then It Was Dark collects a variety of strange experiences from talented and diverse voices.

The special digital-exclusive one shot story story features the origin story of Sparkles, the popular talking cat from the pages of Aspen's magical action-adventure series Charismagic! Join Sparkles as she discovers the true meaning of independence and loneliness while encountering a horrific creature of magical descent, and her very first encounter with Hank Medley! Aspen and Charismagic fans will not want to miss this exciting tale, with all of Aspen's proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

A 21st-century sensation swings his way into superstardom as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel’s most impressive talent from the past eight decades! And when the Peter Parker of the Ultimate Universe falls, young Miles Morales steps up as his world’s new Spider-Man! From the brilliant creative pairing of Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli comes a web-slinger for the modern era — but who is Miles? How did he get his powers? What deadly dangers will he face? And how will he live up to Peter’s legacy? Find out in his debut scene from ULTIMATE FALLOUT #4 and the mythos-making ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN (2011) #1-5!

The authorized sequel to the cult TV series, THE PRISONER: SHATTERED VISAGE continues the saga of number six, the British secret agent who was condemned to life in the clandestine prison known as the Village. Years after the Village was destroyed, the infamous agent still resides in its former location, attempting to deal with the emotional scars of his past. But when a luckless female agent is washed ashore on his island, the Prisoner realizes that it is not only his mind that is still imprisoned. Featuring an overview of the entire television series, this book of intrigue and conspiracy offers the final chapter in the life of the most famous prisoner of all time.

A new horror miniseries by El Torres! A murder involving a cardinal is shaking the Vatican, so cruel and vicious that goes far beyond any crime and conspiracy that may have taken place in the Vatican before. The self-exiled priest John Brennan is summoned to Rome as the boldest exorcist in the Church because there is an ancient evil spreading within the Holy See itself. Note: The digital edition (10/8/2014) for this issue was released before the print edition.