As my mailbox started making ominous sounds I turned my head and watched as a brown, heavy looking package was slowly pushed through the tiny opening. I had ordered multiple gifts for my friends and family from Amazon so I knew the newcomer was from the same source, but the dimensions didn't match anything I was expecting. I tiptoed excitedly to the door, picked up the package and realized it was from my secret santa. Yikes!

Inside the package I found what will probably be the most awesome book I'll ever own: Valve's "The Sacrifice - and other steam-powered stories". This gigantic hardback beauty contains all the comics Valve has released for their content updates to Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress 2 and Portal 2. I loved reading them on the web and they're even greater in comic book form.

A big thanks goes out to my secret santa, whoever you are! Nothing beats an overdose of Saxton Hale for Christmas!