Modrad knew his life would change upon returning home, but would it be for better or worse? Becoming a member of Vargrom's Elite Guard had its benefits. However, living under the watch of the council posed significant challenges, especially when it involved Duzmeam Wraithshield.

When Modrad's worst nightmare comes to fruition, the dwarf immediately blames himself. He foresaw the events that would one day lead to conflict but brushed aside those fears at the request of his closest friend, Kasig Oakenhide. Too late to turn back, Modrad considers making the ultimate sacrifice. He'll have to choose between right and wrong, friend and home, and even life and death. This edition also includes a flash fiction tale, The Flying Exterminator, as well as character illustrations.

• Suave safe-cracker/ex-con, Boston Blackie is misunderstood... a lot. This new TPB contains two full-length features:
• A jewel heist goes horribly wrong, and a five-year-old boy disappears and is presumed dead. All fingers point to Boston Blackie. The body is never found, and seven years later, BB is still haunted by what happened that night.
• A woman from Blackie's past comes to him for help. Her son is sitting on death row for a murder she knows he did not commit. Quickly getting himself some short time, Blackie finds that the rotten warden may have a hand in the man's execution.