(W/A) Megumi Morino Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way...

(W/A) Megumi Morino Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way...

(W) Mark Millar (A) Various (CA) Dave Johnson Art by Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Kilian Plunkett and Walden Wong This Elseworlds tale asks, What if Superman's rocket landed in post-WWII Russia instead of Kansas? As a believer in socialism, would he become a loyal puppet to the state? Mark Millar (Wanted), Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Kilian Plunkett (Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire), Andrew Robinson (The Fifth Beatle), and Walden Wong (Justice League Unlimited) present the Man of Steel of the Iron Curtain. Collects the entire three-issue series in Absolute format, featuring a new cover by Johnson, development sketches, original page art, and much more!

(W) Reki Kawahara New warriors have suddenly appeared on the ""Brain Burst 2039"" battlefield - the ""Drive Linkers." This marks the beginning of an invasion by the fourth Accelerated World, ""Dread Drive 2047."" The invaders' vanguard, Eurochion, bested Burst Linkers with overwhelming strength. And amidst the battle, Silver Crow gains new powers! The outcome of this ""Inter-World War" may determine the very fate of Brain Burst!

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Edu Menna (CA) Andrew Mangum The legendary Alice Cooper has noticed a disturbing trend cropping up in his audiences- more and more of them seem to have become undead! What's more, the Archangel Gabriel is visiting his dreams and delivering disturbing news. It seems that the Devil has been honing his chops in the hottest rock club in Hell, and he's getting ready to take his show on the road! Now, the only thing standing between Lucifer and his longtime dream of bringing Hell to Earth is the one man who could possibly match his infernal musical skills - Alice freakin' Cooper! Writer RODNEY BARNES and artist EDU MENNA bring you the ultimate Battle of the Bands in Alice Cooper: Crossroads, collecting all five issues of the scorching hot series and featuring a complete cover gallery!

W) Sunsunsun (A) Momoco After the disruption and chaos of the Autumn Heights Festival, the troublemakers were rounded up and the masterminds dealt with. Alya and Masachika's well-received musical performances were the cherry on top of a mostly successful school festival. Now the duo can look to the future. And there's barely time to rest-they have to start getting ready for the Athletics Festival! However, Alya's urge to monopolize Masachika is growing stronger by the day. To make matters worse, Maria can no longer suppress her feelings and makes a startling announcement! Will their election planning efforts start to crumble with so many emotions bubbling to the surface?

(W) Mamenosuke Fujimaru, Midori Yuma After years of living as a mistreated outcast after being scarred by a vengeful ayakashi, Nanao is rescued by the mysterious Yako of the Benitsubaki family. Yako, enchanted by Nanao's beauty and the mysterious power that lies within her, takes Nanao in as his wife, and Nanao leaves her torturous life behind her as she moves to live with Yako in the imperial capital. But Nanao soon learns that Yako has scars of his ownas the 'Tsubaki Demon,' Yako is marked with a curse that requires him to suck blood, and Nanao is the perfect vessel for him to feed upon. Even still, Nanao doesn't mind. Grateful for the new life that Yako has given her, life at the Benitsubaki estate feels like a dream. Nanao soon finds herself right at home and at ease from the tortures of her past... that is, until she runs into her former master, Reito... Will Nanao ever be able to escape her past, and what will it mean for her future with Yako?

(W) Tang Jiu Qing (A) St In this historical tale of war and political intrigue, an intense relationship burns between the son of an infamous traitor and the vengeful nobleman who despises him... at first. Shen Zechuan is the eighth son of the traitorous Prince of Jianxing, a man who doomed his cities and people to destruction at the hands of the foreign enemy. As the only surviving member of his reviled line, Shen Zechuan is dragged to the capital in chains. He bears the hatred of the nation, but no one's hate burns hotter than that of Xiao Chiye, the youngest son of the powerful Prince of Libei. Xiao Chiye would love nothing more than to see Shen Zechuan deadagainst all odds, he clings to life. Rather than succumb to his family's disgrace, he becomes a thorn in Xiao Chiye's side, clawing his way into the cutthroat political world of the capital. Yet as these two bitter enemies beat against the bonds of their fate, they find themselves kindred spirits, unlikely allies... and perhaps something more.

(W) Miya Kinojo (A) Akine Itomachi Banaza, a young merchant, is summoned to an unfamiliar world to become a legendary hero! But his unimpressive stats disqualify him, and Banaza isn't sent home, but exiled to the edge of a monster-filled forest. Fortune takes a turn when his first battle bumps him to Level 2-and his previously NPC-grade stats leap to infinity! Banaza is determined to live a normal life despite his god-level power, but his world is turned upside down yet again when he meets Fenrys, a fair maiden who happens to be a fiendish demon!

(W/A) Yuhi Azumi Unlike her friends who are into pretty boys, Momoka has a crush on a giant professional wrestler named Kuga who plays a villainous heel on TV. But in real life, Kuga is a big softie, and he really appreciates her fan mail! In this lighthearted romantic comedy, a little TV crush for a very big man might just grow into something more.

(W) Roger Langridge (A) Carlo Lauro (CA) Roger Langridge Foes of evil! Enemies of injustice! To the mighty heroes of the JUSTICE DUCKS, all bad guys are a total bummer and must be taken down - even if said bad-o's are from outer space! When flying saucers descend from the skies to (maybe) wreak (possible) havoc upon the (mostly) innocent citizens of St. Canard, all that's stopping these aggressive alien agitators are STEGMUTT, GIZMODUCK, NEPTUNIA, MORGANA, and, most important (in his opinion), DARKWING DUCK! Written by the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning ROGER LANGRIDGE and illustrated by celebrated Darkwing Duck artist CARLO LAURO, this latest chapter in the ongoing saga of St. Canard's web-footed wonders collects Justice Ducks #1-5 (along with a complete cover gallery), and is surely destined for greatness - just like DD himself!

(W) Roger Langridge (A) Carlo Lauro (CA) Roger Langridge Foes of evil! Enemies of injustice! To the mighty heroes of the JUSTICE DUCKS, all bad guys are a total bummer and must be taken down - even if said bad-o's are from outer space! When flying saucers descend from the skies to (maybe) wreak (possible) havoc upon the (mostly) innocent citizens of St. Canard, all that's stopping these aggressive alien agitators are STEGMUTT, GIZMODUCK, NEPTUNIA, MORGANA, and, most important (in his opinion), DARKWING DUCK! Written by the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning ROGER LANGRIDGE and illustrated by celebrated Darkwing Duck artist CARLO LAURO, this latest chapter in the ongoing saga of St. Canard's web-footed wonders collects Justice Ducks #1-5 (along with a complete cover gallery), and is surely destined for greatness - just like DD himself!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Kevin Wada CELEBRATE PRIDE WITH ALL-STAR CREATORS AND FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTERS! Written by Phil Jimenez, Al Ewing, Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Maines and More Art by Ngozi Ukazu, Stephen Byrne, Claire Roe, Giulio Macaione and More The fourth iteration of DC's multiple-award-winning Pride celebration in this universe-spanning travelogue collection like you've never seen before! In its pages, DC's beloved queer characters take readers on a raucous tour through the Fourth World, Naltor, A-Town, the Phantom Zone, Portworld, the Oblivion Bar, and more in a volume that celebrates how the LGBTQIA+ community is everywhere and belongs anywhere--even the very farthest reaches of the universe. This hardcover collects DC PRIDE 2024 #1 and additional stories spotlighting queer characters as realized by DC's vast stable of queer and allied creators!

(W) Kazuhiko Torishima (A) Takanaka Shimotsuki Kazuhiko Torishima is the sixth editor-in-chief of Japan's biggest manga magazine, Weekly Shonen Jump! He is one of Japan's leading editors, having discovered and nurtured great manga artists such as Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball, Masakazu Katsura of Video Girl Ai, and Koji Inada of Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, and further transforming the manga business by expanding the crossover of manga, anime, and video games. "Dr. Mashirito" is a scientist who was modeled after Kazuhiko Torishima by Akira Toriyama in Dr. Slump, and the character later became Kazuhiko Torishima's nickname in real life, too. This book is the only place to discover Kazuhiko Torishima's "Torishima Method," an approach to making comics that will give you the mindset needed to become a manga artist!

(W) Hisa Takano A sweet and fantastical story about the world's tiniest cat and the boy it choses to live with. A minuscule cat appears one rainy day, perched on Kanade's chair. But the moment he spots the tiny ball of fluff, it vanishes! Kanade knows fairy cats are a rare sight to behold, hiding out of reach in nooks and crannies-but now that he's seen one, he is determined to win its affection. Can Kanade coax the fairy cat out of hiding and befriend it?

(W) Matt Braly (A/CA) Ainsworth Lin Fighting alien kaiju with your family on a Friday night is a totally normal part of being a teenager...right?  Well, it is for Maise, who, despite her protests, continues the family legacy of keeping the world safe, all while trying to get good grades, impress her crush, and balance extracurriculars.   But growing up in this family means Maise must live up to the expectations of those she’s destined to protect while not losing herself in the process.  MATT BRALY (Disney’s Amphibia) and AINSWORTH LIN team up for the YA graphic novel of the year full of action and charm in FAMILY FORCE V!

(W/A) Kakeru The island survival adventure event is on the horizon, but Kotone Tsukishiro, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, still has plenty of stuff to take care of first! There are new towns to visit, people to meet, and mysteries to uncover! And what's the best way to get all those done before the event, you ask? Atop a trusty undead steed, of course!

(W) Len Wein, Various (A) Rich Buckler, Various (CA) Gil Kane Giant-Size classic issues were one of Marvel's signature formats in the 1970s, in one great big Omnibus! All your favorite super heroes - plus some of Marvel's horror icons - star in extra-length adventures that gave comic fans of the 1970s even more bang for their buck! The Thing battles the Hulk, and the Fantastic Four meet the Multiple Man! Spider-Man endures monstrous encounters with Morbius, Man-Wolf, Dracula and Man-Thing! The Avengers mourn a loss - and celebrate the wedding of Vision and the Scarlet Witch! The Defenders meet the Guardians of the Galaxy! The all-new, all-different X-Men are recruited to rescue the original team! Plus: giant-size chillers featuring Dracula, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing and more! COLLECTING: Giant-Size Super-Stars (1974) 1; Giant-Size Fantastic Four (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Super-Heroes featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1; Giant-Size Spider-Man (1974) 1, 4-5; Giant-Size Chillers featuring the Curse of Dracula (1974) 1; Giant-Size Dracula (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Creatures featuring Werewolf (

(W) Len Wein, Various (A) Rich Buckler, Various (CA) Gil Kane Giant-Size classic issues were one of Marvel's signature formats in the 1970s, in one great big Omnibus! All your favorite super heroes - plus some of Marvel's horror icons - star in extra-length adventures that gave comic fans of the 1970s even more bang for their buck! The Thing battles the Hulk, and the Fantastic Four meet the Multiple Man! Spider-Man endures monstrous encounters with Morbius, Man-Wolf, Dracula and Man-Thing! The Avengers mourn a loss - and celebrate the wedding of Vision and the Scarlet Witch! The Defenders meet the Guardians of the Galaxy! The all-new, all-different X-Men are recruited to rescue the original team! Plus: giant-size chillers featuring Dracula, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing and more! COLLECTING: Giant-Size Super-Stars (1974) 1; Giant-Size Fantastic Four (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Super-Heroes featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1; Giant-Size Spider-Man (1974) 1, 4-5; Giant-Size Chillers featuring the Curse of Dracula (1974) 1; Giant-Size Dracula (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Creatures featuring Werewolf (

(W) Len Wein, Various (A) Rich Buckler, Various (CA) John Romita Sr. Giant-Size classic issues were one of Marvel's signature formats in the 1970s, in one great big Omnibus! All your favorite super heroes - plus some of Marvel's horror icons - star in extra-length adventures that gave comic fans of the 1970s even more bang for their buck! The Thing battles the Hulk, and the Fantastic Four meet the Multiple Man! Spider-Man endures monstrous encounters with Morbius, Man-Wolf, Dracula and Man-Thing! The Avengers mourn a loss - and celebrate the wedding of Vision and the Scarlet Witch! The Defenders meet the Guardians of the Galaxy! The all-new, all-different X-Men are recruited to rescue the original team! Plus: giant-size chillers featuring Dracula, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing and more! COLLECTING: Giant-Size Super-Stars (1974) 1; Giant-Size Fantastic Four (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Super-Heroes featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1; Giant-Size Spider-Man (1974) 1, 4-5; Giant-Size Chillers featuring the Curse of Dracula (1974) 1; Giant-Size Dracula (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Creatures featuring Wer

The best artists in comics pay loving tribute to the book - and creators - that changed everything for the X-Men! One comic book transformed the face of Marvel Comics forever in 1975 when writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum revamped the X-Men with an international cast including Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Wolverine! This legendary story took fans by storm and set the stage for the X-Men to become the Marvel Universe's most popular heroes! Now, 36 of Marvel's top artists come together to re-create this epic story, each drawing one pulse-pounding page in tribute to a true Marvel masterpiece! This all-new, all-different tribute is presented alongside Wein and Cockrum's inimitable original - still as vibrant as the day it was published! Collecting GIANT-SIZE X-MEN: TRIBUTE TO WEIN & COCKRUM and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN (1975) #1. Rated T+

(W/A) Masamitsu Nigatsu They have only one goal-to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called 'Class 3-4'...?!

(W) Sei Kamiizumi (A) EDO Just as she is settling down to merchant life in Renant, Illya hears news of man-eating monsters plaguing a village isolated by recent disasters. Illya and friends set off to the rescue but are accosted by rampaging carnivorous beasts. Are these the monsters victimizing the village? Or is there an even bigger menace afoot?

(W) Amahara (A) Coolkyoushinja (CA) Amahara It's been eight hundred years since the powerful Idaten deities sealed away the demons who plagued humanity. To the foul-mouthed Hayato, a young deity, the story is mostly a myth. For this new generation of idle deities, there's just not much to do as they watch over humans in peace. But when the seal on the demons breaks, it's up to Hayato and his oddball compatriots to come to humanity's rescue! Can these misfit gods who know nothing of war rise to the challenge, or is a demon threat in a messy mortal world too much to handle?

(W) Megumi Yamaguchi A reunion gone wrong! When a woman reunites with her high school boyfriend at a matchmaker, things do not go how she imagined in this shojo/josei romcom. Hiromi is suddenly reunited with her high school boyfriend-at a professional match-making service! But their reunion isn't a sweet one, because he doesn't seem to remember Hiromi at all. In fact, he starts making wild accusations that make her question all her memories from back then. This sharp-tongued stranger is like an entirely different person from the guy she remembers! Is this a match doomed to fail?

(W) Yomu Mishima (A/CA) Kai Nadashima In his past life, Liam was hardworking and honest. This got him nothing but debt and betrayal. Now he's been reborn as the ruling noble of a planet. Time for some payback. This life he'll grind the world under his heel! He's only looking out for himself. All his underlings will suffer! But try as he might, his tyranny only seems to make his subjects happier.

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Bruno Redondo, Daniel Sampere, Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Alex Sinclair As old foes and new enemies collide, can Bruce Wayne preserve the fragile peace for which so many heroes have sacrificed? Or is a new era of injustice about to dawn? Collects the entire series in one massive volume, featuring INJUSTICE 2 #1-36 and INJUSTICE 2 ANNUAL #1-2!

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Jeff Spokes The wild storm begins! What could five strangers have to do with the fate of the world? Find out as Captain Atom goes rogue, threatening to destroy the planet he once swore to protect. Can any hero stop him? Well, it may take the most unconventional of them all...Jenny Sparks, the one woman tasked with keeping ALL the heroes in line, no matter the cost. The Spirit of the 20th Century returns for the 21st in this action-packed trade collecting JENNY SPARKS #1-7 by Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and artist Jeff Spokes!

(W/A/CA) Mitsu Izumi In the small village of Amun lives a poor boy named Theo. Theo adores books, but because of his pointed ears and impoverished life, he isn't allowed to use the village library. As he endures the prejudice and hatred of the village, he dreams of going where such things don't exist: Aftzaak, City of Books. But one day, Theo chances to meet a Kafna, a librarian who works for the great library of Aftzaak, and his life changes forever...

(W/A) Face Park Seven years ago, Eunsung was plucked from disaster by an enigmatic savior. What she remembers most isn't the heroic rescue, but what happened next. After winding up in bed with her hero, she didn't catch his name, but she did get the most amazing night of pleasure in her life! Since then, she's searched for the perfect climax with countless others, yet it always remains tantalizingly out of reach. Undeterred, Eunsung continues her hot pursuit of the elusive 'Big O' and the mysterious man who holds the key to her ultimate satisfaction.

(W) Roger Stern, Various (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) Tom Palmer Industry legend Roger Stern's beloved run on the Avengers continues, highlighted by the return of all-time great Avengers art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer! Roger Stern's Avengers run is one of the high points in the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and its ceiling gets raised when the art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer arrive! Massive changes are in store for the Avengers in the aftermath of the Vision's attempt at global control. He and the Scarlet Witch leave the team, while in outer space Captain Marvel encounters Nebula, the granddaughter of Thanos, who has designs on conquering the Skrull Empire. Wasp comes into her own as the team's leader, Terminus ravages the Savage Land, Black Knight and Namor join the Avengers, and a hero long thought dead is resurrected! Also featuring the Emperor Doom graphic novel by David Micheline and Bob Hall. COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #255-263 & ANNUAL (1967) #14, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #27 - EMPEROR DOOM and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286. Rated T

(W) Roger Stern, Various (A) John Buscema, Various (CA) Tom Palmer Industry legend Roger Stern's beloved run on the Avengers continues, highlighted by the return of all-time great Avengers art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer! Roger Stern's Avengers run is one of the high points in the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and its ceiling gets raised when the art team of John Buscema and Tom Palmer arrive! Massive changes are in store for the Avengers in the aftermath of the Vision's attempt at global control. He and the Scarlet Witch leave the team, while in outer space Captain Marvel encounters Nebula, the granddaughter of Thanos, who has designs on conquering the Skrull Empire. Wasp comes into her own as the team's leader, Terminus ravages the Savage Land, Black Knight and Namor join the Avengers, and a hero long thought dead is resurrected! Also featuring the Emperor Doom graphic novel by David Micheline and Bob Hall. COLLECTING: THE AVENGERS (1963) #255-263 & ANNUAL (1967) #14, MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL (1982) #27 - EMPEROR DOOM and FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #286. Rated T

(W) Nazuna Miki (A/CA) Subachi Ryota Sato gets the surprise of his life when he's suddenly transported into another world and nearly clobbered at the hands of the young, pretty adventurer Emily Brown. This new world revolves around defeating monsters and profiting off whatever they drop-food, money, items, and more. Unfortunately for Ryota, he has no skills to speak of... until he learns he has otherworldly drop luck that brings him never-before-seen items! Suddenly his luck turns around... or does it?

(W) Chika Mizube, Kanata Hoshi (A) Peperon Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein -monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom's opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match... until she meets the fearless 'Blood-Mad Duke' of Galbraith!

(W) Yuki Suzuki (A) Rampei Ashio For every legendary hero, there's a loyal best friend. When a Japanese gamer reincarnates into the body of Lord Werner, a faceless mob in the world of a video game, he sets out to make sure the hero Mazel is up to the task. He'll need to train him, teach him etiquette, and make sure his pockets are overflowing with potions! This is not the story of the battle between Mazel and the Demon Lord. This is the story about one man's attempt to make sure he doesn't end up as collateral damage!

(W) Gouten Hamada (A) Takeshi Seshimo After surviving a terrorist incident as a child, Shingo Shimazaki was forced to join the League for Economic Liberations' revolutionary army. Now, thirty years later, he's back in Japan and trying to assimilate to a normal life. His Japanese may be awkward, and his grasp of ordinary tasks a little weak, but he has all the combat and surveillance training of a green beret. There are many kindhearted souls who want to help him-and a few not so kind ones who will do anything to stop him.

(W) Shige (A) Nagayori Itsuki Shimomiya, exhausted office worker, has hit the jackpot… right? Reborn in a fantastical world, Itsuki finds himself with a magical skill that generates fat stacks of cash once a day. It should let him finally relax without having to bother with your usual fantasy fuss of slaying monsters, but otherworldly cost of living is higher than you'd think. With his wit and otherworldly knowledge, can Itsuki finally create a relaxing life for himself?

(W) Stan Sakai (A) Stan Sakai, Emi Fuji (CA) Stan Sakai The rabbit ronin's classic adventures in space continue-now in color! Taking place directly after the Space Usagi: Death and Honor arc, Stan Sakai's second Space Usagi series sees Miyamoto Usagi continuing to defend the Shirohoshi clan in the far future from scheming rivals, the Kajitori. New friends, like space pirate Rhogen, and new enemies, led by Empress Amateh, are introduced in this miniseries now colored by longtime collaborator Emi Fujii! This collection also includes new stories by Julie Sakai and Stan Sakai, featuring Space Usagi's Akemi character! Collects Space Usagi: White Star Rising #1-3.

(W) Inuhiko Doronoda Kobayashi just can't focus-not on studying, not on work-and the adults in his life think he's in danger of becoming a worthless dropout. Then, one day, a strange new presence arrives in his class: an energetic and naive kid named Uno. Kobayashi saves Uno from getting scammed, and that close encounter launches a new friendship. Uno's definitely a space cadet, but Kobayashi can't help admiring the way he floats through life, and before he knows it, he might start feeling his feet lift off the ground, too...

(W) Christopher Cantwell (A) Angel Unzueta It's the beginning of a new era for the disavowed, mercenary crew of the U.S.S. Defiant! Political corruption ensues as Sela and her father, General Revo, leverage the imprisoned Defiant crewmates to kidnap the Romulan praetor and chairman of Tal Shiar Intelligence to advance their sinister plot to take over Romulus… This leaves Worf, B'Elanna, and Ro with two crewmates down, and a planet on the brink of Romulan invasion. Despite how hopeful the planet's meager farming population is, what are three failed Starfleet officers and lowly resistance fighters to a heavily armed and technologically advanced Romulan strike team? Collects issues #17-21.