(W) Joe R. Lansdale (A/CA) Jussi Piironen Hap Collins and Leonard Pine are best friends, yet they couldn't be more different. Hap is an East Texas white boy with a weakness for all women. Leonard is a gay, black Vietnam vet. Together, they stir up more commotion than a firestorm. But that's just the way they like it. When Trudy, an ex-flame of Hap's returns promising a huge score, Hap lets Leonard in on the scam. That's when things get interesting...

The Renegades thought they could get their old lives back. They thought they could bring down Toyo Harada and the Harbinger Foundation. They were wrong. And now one of them will die. Once again, Peter Stanchek and the Renegades are on the run with the combined forces of the Harbinger Foundation and Project Rising Spirit closing in on all sides. This time, however, the team's newest member, Ax, has left a trail of leaked classified information that could win the day - but also put the few loved ones they have into dire peril. Collecting 'Resistance' and 'Death of a Renegade' from HARBINGER #20-25, a Renegade will fall as New York Times best-selling creators Joshua Dysart and Clayton Henry unleash a major milestone for Valiant's acclaimed teenage superteam.

(W) Kennoji (A) Fuh Araki, Kwkm A guild member aiming to be 'normal'...is going on a company trip surrounded by female colleagues!? After completing Lord Bardel's request and helping to snap his new vampire acquaintance out of a hypnotic trance, Roland thinks he can return to a normal everyday life... But soon afterward, an explosive incident forces the guild to temporarily close its doors, so what better time to go on a group vacation?

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Duncan Fegredo (CA) Mike Mignola Serving as the inspiration for the new feature film, Hellboy is called to England to take part in an ancient ritual of hunting giants, but quickly faces a much more dangerous enemy: Nimue, the Queen of Blood, who has risen with plans to create a monstrous army. Lauded as 'one of the greatest sagas of the modern comic book industry' (IGN), Hellboy's story has spanned 20+ years and led to multiple spin-off titles, prose books, and films. o The inspiration for the new Hellboy film from director Neil Marshall and starring Strangers Things' David Harbour!

(W) Yoshiki Tanaka (A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa Arslan is the teenaged prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars who doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father, Andragoras III. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighboring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital's walls but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.

(W) Rafael Scavone, Rafael Albuquerque (A/CA) Rafael Albuquerque Hidden from ordinary eyes, there is a world alongside our own full of deities, demons, and danger-where magic wins out over science and dark secrets lie in wait. Ulloo, the last wizard from the Hidden Society, enlists the aid of a blind girl and her demon, a young magician, and a cursed bounty hunter in order to stop a group of nihilist warlocks from waking the Society's greatest nemesis: a primeval force that, unchecked, will scorch the planet bare of all life. Collects Hidden Society #1-#4, along with all covers, a sketchbook section, and pinups by F?bio Moon, Gabriel B?, Greg Tocchini, and Matteo Scalera.

Hikaru and Sai are both scheduled for matches with their greatest rivals--Akira Toya and his father, Toya Meijin. How will Sai play without revealing his secret identity? And will Akira's father stand in the way of Hikaru's long anticipated rematch with his son...? The suspense is getting unbearable! Rating: T

(W) Kujira Tokiwa (A) Hinase Momoyama, Yu-nagi Having survived the Silent Ladies' Tea Party with the help of Scarlett and Abigail, Connie is now cornered by Kimberly, a member of a civic group who's come to protest her behavior. Much to her surprise, her best friend Kate comes to the rescue, but it soon becomes clear their relationship cannot go on like it used to. What's more, Connie must meet the scheming Cecilia once again, and a new incident occurs at the royal palace...

(W) Yukiya Murasaki (A/CA) Naoto Fukuda Diablo and company rush to the Greenwood Kingdom, where Shera's father, the king of the elves, has recently passed away. Once they arrive, Shera swiftly becomes the center of attention. Whoever marries her will end up as the next ruler of the kingdom! Unfortunately, Shera's mother has already decided on her preferred fianc?, and he's a frightening ogre of an elf. Just what fate is waiting for the princess of the elves... and is Diablo going to stand for it?

Lurking in the corners of your garage, on the dusty shelves of hardware stores, and in your own trashcan are the tools and ingredients for creating your own adventures. Follow Celine and Tucker as they learn through play! Challenged to make something 'other than trouble,' this brother-and-sister pair use everyday objects to invent toys that readers can build. Combining comics and real life science and engineering principles, Howtoons are designed to encourage kids to become active participants in the world around them. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this remastered collection will contain the 'best of' HOWTOONS over those years, along with new material by the creators of the series!

(W/A/CA) Caitlin Like Uriel Driscoll was born into a family with an amazing gift? and a terrible curse. While his family all have superb singing voices, they are doomed to lose their gifts at the height of their success! Invited to the exclusive Aisling Academy, run by his own mysterious grandfather, Uriel finds the curse is the least of his problems: horrible accidents keep befalling the students, ghosts roam the halls, and Uriel isn't sure he can sing in the first place! And if Uriel can't find a way to break his family's curse, he'll have to leave his new school, and his new friends, forever?

(W/A) Roy Crane Following our Eisner Award-nominated series of Captain Easy Sunday strip collections, we have selected the very best of the daily comic strip adventures of Easy and Wash Tubbs. Featuring Wash running a railroad in a comic-opera version of Eastern Europe, Easy waging total war against The Phantom King, battles with pirates and our heroes as prisoners on the infamous Devil's Island. Roy Crane mixes imagination, romance, and thrills in a masterful style that entices you always to the next thrill-packed adventure! Following our Eisner Award-nominated series of Captain Easy Sunday strip collections, we have selected the very best of the daily comic strip adventures of Easy and Wash Tubbs. Featuring Wash running a railroad in a comic-opera version of Eastern Europe, Easy waging total war against The Phantom King, battles with pirates and our heroes as prisoners on the infamous Devil's Island. Roy Crane mixes imagination, romance, and thrills in a masterful style that entices you always to the next thrill-packed adventure!

(W) Fabien Nury (A/CA) John Cassaday Get the book Comic Bastards called 'John Cassaday in his prime,' now in a deluxe oversized edition with updated elements to present the book as it was meant to be read. Set in 1940s Europe, I Am Legion tells the story of a mysterious enemy force only known as 'Legion,' a power which can seemingly move from one body to another. Can the Allies defeat an enemy they can't track? Who is the young Romanian girl whose supernatural powers are being used by the Nazis? Find out in this thrilling story of espionage and terror.

(W) Carlos Pacheco, Various (A) Jeff Johnson, Various (CA) Ariel Olivetti Kieron Gillen returns to the world of X! The Quiet Council are the rulers of the Krakoan age, for better or worse. But now, shaken by INFERNO, they strive to hold their nation together - no matter how much they want to tear each other apart! And IMMORTAL X-MEN brings you inside the room where it all happens! As Magneto leaves the Council, his big shoes need to be filled. Selene demonstrating her foot size by crushing the whole island beneath it is unorthodox yet compelling. Can the Quiet Council resist? Meanwhile, the resurrected mutant seer called Destiny wrote her books of prophecy over one hundred years ago - and a sequel is long overdue! As the Council's machinations grow desperate and Emma Frost prepares another Hellfire Gala, sinister secrets are laid bare - but some secrets are more sinister than others! Collecting IMMORTAL X-MEN #1-5. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Mika Yamamori Yoi Takiguchi's long legs, deep voice, and handsome face are the perfect recipe for an attractive guy-until people realize she is, in fact, a girl. Dubbed a 'prince' by her peers since childhood, Yoi has all but given up on being seen as anything else. That is, until she bumps into Ichimura-sempai, the school's other prince (who's a he) and gets a taste of what it feels like to be seen for her true self. The story of the two high school princes starts here!

Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age, except for the fact that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet. And now he's begun to inherit his father's powers. It all sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? THIS ISSUE: The 'Inivincible Family' finally starts to get a handle on the whole superhero thing, while Mark plans for college and the oft-mentioned Guardians of the Globe are finally introduced in this full-length trade paperback featuring what is undoubtedly the single most shocking and unexpected page in the series thus far. If you've been waiting for the trade, here it is! Don't miss out on the series ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY gave an 'A-' a second time!

Larry B. Max, a specialist from a little-known branch of the IRS, investigates two seemingly unconnected murders in France and California. Max finds a strange message reading 'Silicia, 10 am, Ocean Drive' and tries to figure out what it all means. Meanwhile, a mysterious young lady seems to be one step ahead of him, erasing one clue after another.

(W) Fujino Omori (A/CA) Suzuhito Yasuda 'The white fairy swears to serve the goddess. The black fairy inscribes the mood of the times. The prum weeps as four regrets become power. The chariot advances to cut down all but the goddess. And the monarch demands a show of power that is neither dream nor sophistry. From this point on, the boy will have to write his own legends. '

(W) Kisetsu Morita (A) Benio Since I see a ghost on a daily basis, I've never thought of it as anything special. But my daughters, on the other hand, have been making such a big fuss about my abilities that I'm starting to wonder if it really is a big deal? Anyways, lately I've been doing things like inventing a new type of rice dish (Donburi!), going to haunted places (Why me?!) and setting sail on the high seas. Stay tuned to the end of the volume to see how Laika's crazy battle at Red Dragon Academy shakes out!

In this collection of issues #13-17, Spot tumbles into a cemetery sinkhole full of hungry creatures, Gwen's monster hunter boyfriend might uncover her big secret, and The Dead Presidents arrive, intent on taking names in a city infested with skeeball fanatics, mad scientists and shambling zombies!

(W) Simon Spurrier, Philip Kennedy Johnson (A) Kelly Matthews (CA) Jae Lee Jen and Kira's greatest fear has been realized as the Crystal is broken once more, and the evil Skeksis have returned, eager to regain their cruel dominance over the world. Meanwhile, on their own and on the run, Thurma and Kensho must stick together as they journey across the wildlands of Thra. Written by Simon Spurrier (The Spire, X-Men Legacy) and Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia), and lushly illustrated by Kelly and Nichole Matthews (Toil & Trouble), The Power of the Dark Crystal continues the bestselling sequel to one of Jim Henson's most revered creations. Collects issues #5-8.

(W) Ray Fawkes (A/CA) Vince Locke 'It's the freaks who always change the world.' 'We brought down the genome patents and open-sourced the medical profession. That was us. We crashed the plastic surgery business. We paved the way for parasite chic. The body became a new kind of playground and we, celebrating the future, we became the Neumod.' In the near-future Neumod culture of parasite addicts and hardcore one-upmanship, Dirk Brody has found love. He'll do anything to prove himself to the woman of his dreams -- even if it means blurring the boundaries of his flesh with the radical, illegal Junction True procedure. Once he starts, he can never go back…

(W) Homura Kawamoto (A/CA) Toru Naomura Yumeno Yumemite has a plan to use her idol stardom to gain more votes in the student council election, but will the sudden entrance of a Hollywood Starlet put a huge dent in her plan, or push it forward? Age 16 and up.

(W) Homura Kawamoto (A/CA) Kei Saiki Since enrolling in Hyakkaou Academy, school life is nothing like Mary Saotome envisioned it to be. In order to save her friend Tsuzura from the housepet ranks, Mary must risk everything-even her own pride. However, after her gambling prowess catches the eye of popular student council executive Aoi Mibuomi, he offers to pay off Tsuzura's debt in exchange for...Mary herself!

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson-Morgan In this collection of the second major arc of the popular webcomic KILL SIX BILLION DEMONS, woefully out-of-place sorority sister Allison Ruth and angelic lawman '82 White Chain' must struggle against their own fears in a fateful clash with one of the seven evil masters of creation.

(W) Koushi Tachibana (A) Tsunako After receiving word about her engagement which she knew nothing about, Ruri heads back home to the Fuyajoh household. Mushiki, who is worried about his sister, seeks out the Fuyajoh's family head and discovers they are the principal of an all-girls' mage training institute! Unfortunately, no boys are allowed so he infiltrates the school as Saika Kuozaki, adopting the role of a special lecturer. But will he be able to stop Ruri's marriage in time?!

(W/A/CA) Ayu Watanabe Aoi Nishimori is a high school girl who lives alone in her own apartment, but to her surprise, she discovers that the prince of her school, Shusei Kugayama, has moved in next door! To add to this, a series of crazy happenings result in the two living together under a single roof! Shusei is known to be a heartless guy and Aoi particularly hates him after he coldly rejected her best friend, so a life of cohabitation seems like a recipe for disaster. And yet, Aoi somehow can't stop her heart from pounding when she's with Shusei. Collects volumes 21 & 22.

(W) Michael Dante Dimartino (A) Irene Koh (CA) Heather Campbell When Asami is kidnapped, Korra sets out to the Spirit Wilds to find her. Now teeming with dark spirits influenced by the half spirit-half human Tokuga, the landscape is more dangerous than ever before. The two women must trust in each other and work together if they are to make it out alive. Their fate is revealed in this stunning, action-packed conclusion to The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars!

In 'Lines Not Crossed' the thrilling adventures of the Lone Ranger and Tonto continue from writer Brett Matthews, art director John Cassaday, and interior artist Sergio Cariello (along with colorist Macelo Pinto) as the masked man and his Indian companion find themselves in between frontier justice and a condemned man, all while continuing to make things difficult for Cavendish, who's becoming more unhinged by the actions of this 'lone' ranger! This limited hardcover printing also features a complete Cassaday cover gallery! Collects issues #7-11.

(W) Shoji Goji (A) Booota When acerbic loner Haruka gets transported to another world with his class, he's not big on adventuring, but he wouldn't mind some cool magic of his own. Unfortunately, the magic powers are first-come-first-served, and by Haruka's turn, there's nothing good left to choose from. Now he'll have to take on this fantasy world the hard way, with a hodgepodge selection of bizarre skills... and with all the girls in class tagging along!

(W) Piero Karasu (A) Yuri Kisaragi There's one thing Anis can't go without if she wants to run a magical academy-magicite. Fortunately, an untamed region to the east is teeming with this vital resource, so she and Euphie decide to journey there on airbikes to stock up. Wait, doesn't this sound like a honeymoon?!

In August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles - and in August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR was just one of over a dozen very different Marvel books! Now, sixty years later, experience the excitement of being a comic book fan in that momentous month with a complete collection of every issue that shared the shelves with FF #1, many never before reprinted! Collecting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #73-74; KATHY #13; LIFE WITH MILLIE #13; PATSY WALKER #97; AMAZING ADVENTURES (1961) #6; FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #1; KID COLT, OUTLAW #101; LINDA CARTER, STUDENT NURSE #2; MILLIE THE MODEL #105; STRANGE TALES (1951) #90; TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #23; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #25; GUNSMOKE WESTERN #67; LOVE ROMANCES #96; TEEN-AGE ROMANCE #84; AMAZING ADULT FANTASY #7; PATSY AND HEDY #79; and RAWHIDE KID (1960) #25. All Ages

Front Cover by Stuart Immonen & Tom Marvelli, Back Cover by J.G. Jones Written by Jim Krueger, Jeffrey Simons, Dan Gelber & Evan Jones Hulk Smash! Avengers Assemble! The 2nd supplement to the MARVEL UNIVERSE ROLEPLAYING GUIDE delivers the Incredible Hulk & Earth's Mightiest Heroes in all their glory ... and in all their incarnations! Featuring dozens of new super hero and super villain profiles, as well as a few surprises, including a complete selection of character variants for the Incredible Hulk. Add to your campaign with aliens, humanoids, androids, robots and plenty of new teams in an expanded NPC team generator. Dive into detailed maps of the Avenger's Mansion and technical plans for the Quinjet. Explore new settings for your adventures, from Chronopolis to the Blue Area of the Moon. Plus an incredibly huge, time-traveling 3-Issue Marvel Universe Adventure, 'A HULK RUNS THROUGH IT,' complete with maps. * Marvel Universe Roleplaying Game Guide required to play. 96 PGS./ALL AGES

(W) Brian Wood (A) Garry Brown, Danijel Zezelj (CA) John Paul Leon Callum Israel and the crew of the Kapital face Arkady, Israel's former colleague bent on revenge. When the Kapital is bombed, Callum and Mag head into post-Crash Europe to confront Arkady. But what they ultimately discover may lead them to their long-lost ship, The Massive. Meanwhile, Mary appears in the Sahara Desert, guarding a convoy of fresh water, holding a secret that might unravel Callum for good. Collects issues #19-#24.

(W) Melissa Flores (A) Simona Di Gianfelice, Marco Renna (CA) Taurin Clarke Mistress Vile and Dark Specter are on a mission?to invade our world! While Lord Zedd develops unexpected powers, Grace's second-in-command keeps a past plan alive, a plan which may provide a cutting edge in the battle with Dark Specter- or prove to be the Rangers' undoing. Meanwhile, Mistress Vile finds the ultimate use for the Vessel, whose identity is finally revealed! In the emotional chain of events that follow, The Vessel themself will have to contend with where their allegiance will lie. In either case? who will stop Mistress Vile and Dark Specter? Melissa Flores (The Lucky Dead), Simona Di Gianfelice (All-New Firefly), Marco Renna (Rogue Sun) and Ra?l Angulo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) bring Dark Specter's secrets to light in this bold new era! Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #107-110.

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Jesse Lonergan (CA) Clem Robins One of the last followers of the Heliopic Brotherhood of Ra, the unassuming Miss Truesdale is the recipient of Brotherhood leader Tefnut Trionus's final vision. From meek secretary in Victorian London to a mighty gladiator in ancient Hyperborea, Truesdale is thrust into the past to fight ancient evils and change the future forever. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola teams with artist Jesse Lonergan for an all-new time-bending horror tale from the Mignolaverse. Collects Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyperborea #1-4 with bonus material.

(W) Peter B. Gillis, Don McGregor (A) Denys Cowan & Various (CA) Denys Cowan The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the continuing adventures of the Black Panther! In a political-thriller limited series by Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan, T'Challa -the king of Wakanda - finds himself in an existential crisis: how can he present himself as a hero of Africa while an apartheid state exists next door to Wakanda? Then - Don McGregor, the mastermind behind the Black Panther's first series - continues his saga with 'Panther's Quest'! When T'Challa learns the mother he never knew might still be alive, he stops at no cost to rescue her - invading South Africa and battling mercenaries and militaries alike. It's a creative tour de force featuring artwork by Marvel icons Gene Colan and Tom Palmer that defined the character for a generation! Collecting BLACK PANTHER (1988) #1-4 and material from MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) #13-37. Rated T

(W) Mark Gruenwald & Various (A) Keith Pollard & Various (CA) Keith Pollard With writer Doug Moench behind the helm, Thor returns to Midgard (A.K.A. Earth) - but there's no getting comfortable for the God of Thunder as he soon discovers heavies like the Wrecking Crew, Mephisto and Galactus' heralds Firelord and Gabriel all ready and waiting to take him on! And even when Thor finally does get time for a well-earned rest, he finds himself haunted with visions of the dream demon! But why is All-Father Odin putting Thor on trial? Plus: X-Men scribe Chris Claremont delivers a supersize battle against the dread Dormammu, while Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio provide a fresh set of Tales of Asgard! Lift Mjolnir high - this is a Masterworks fit for the Realm Eternal! Collecting THOR (1966) #303-314 and ANNUAL #9. Rated T

(W) Doug Moench, More (A) Keith Pollard, More (CA) Bob Hall The God of Thunder needs all the help he can get against the Bi-Beast. Enter: Iron Man! Then, it's a Man-Beast/Man-Thing showdown with Thor in the middle - while Loki conspires to pit his adopted brother against the stone men of Easter Island and the great dragon Fafnir! As if that's not drama enough, Thor faces a gauntlet of foes in Zaniac, the Dark Man and the Scarlet Scarab, plus a one-on-one showdown with Darkoth - with Mephisto lurking in the background! And who are Grult and the Menagerie of Rimthursar? This Masterworks edition also includes a double-sized Annual extravaganza pitting Thor and the gods against the Demogorge and 'Sea of Destiny,' a tale beautifully rendered by master illustrator John Bolton. Collecting THOR (1966) #315-327 and ANNUAL #10 and material from BIZARRE ADVENTURES #32. Rated T