When Akira helps Yukina recover from a bad cold, she realizes that the two of them share a much deeper connection than she will ever have with Shigure. She tries to further understand that connection so as to win more readers for her novel, but Shigure is not amused.

Shigure learns Yukina's weakness - that she is terrified to have people look at her without her glasses on - but his threats of exploitation aren't enough to stop her. Fed up, he decides to teach her a lesson by taking her glasses in front of a pack of jealous girls.

To find out more information about his deceased parents, Taiyo visits the Library of the Dead. This library is infamous for its strange director, who murders anyone who makes so much as a peep in her domain! While there, he finds out that an organization known as Tanpopo was involved in his family's deaths. But the documents self-destruct while Taiyo is still inside the library-and that's way more than just a peep! Later, Taiyo and Mutsumi attempt to infiltrate a hospital known to have connections with Tanpopo, but a doctor there named Kawashita is already one step ahead of them...

(W/A) Hitsuji Gondaira Mutsumi's been kidnapped by Hanawa, a spy who is a master florist! The entire family is dispatched to save her. Having failed to put up a fight against Hanawa the first time they met, will Taiyo be able to defeat him this time? Later, Taiyo is arrested by a mysterious detective who seems to know a lot more about the Yozakura family than he should... For teen audiences.

(W/A) Hitsuji Gondaira Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his aiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died and the only one who seems to parents died and the only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret-she is Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret-she is the head of a family of spies! And on top of that, her the head of a family of spies! And on top of that, her brother Kyoichiro is dangerously protective of her! To brother Kyoichiro is dangerously protective of her! To stop Kyoichiro from killing him, Taiyo and Mutsumi stop Kyoichiro from killing him, Taiyo and Mutsumi must take the ultimate leap-marriage! Because in the must take the ultimate leap-marriage! Because in the Yozakura family, family cannot kill family.Yozakura family, family cannot kill family. For teen audiences.

(W) Larry Hama, Various (A) Adam Pollina, Various (CA) Ed McGuinness Wade Wilson: hero?! Deadpool finds his voice in a character-defining and hilarious run! The mysterious corporation Landau, Luckman & Lake believes Deadpool is their Chosen One - but does the Merc with a Mouth have it in him to be a hero? Wade's old pal Weasel and housemate-slash-prisoner Blind Al have their doubts, and fellow merc T-Ray is out to see Wade fail at all costs! Maybe the unstable Typhoid Mary can help him refocus? Naaah! Plus: When Deadpool's healing factor goes on the fritz, can he and X-Force's Siryn deal with the devil who helped create him? And peer into the past of the man called Wade Wilson! Guest-starring Wolverine, Daredevil, Taskmaster and the Hulk! Collecting WOLVERINE (1988) #88, X-FORCE (1991) #47 and #56, DEADPOOL (1997) #1-9 and #-1, DAREDEVIL/DEADPOOL ANNUAL '97 and material from WOLVERINE ANNUAL '95.

(W) Eric Eden (A) Don Harley, Bruce Cornwell THE CONTINUING ORIGINAL ADVENTURES OF DAN DARE: PILOT OF THE FUTURE. SCANNED AND DIGITALLY REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL COMICS WHICH PRINTED FROM 1960-1961

Just because they could rebuild her, doesn't mean her life isn't a wreck! After Jaime Sommers suffers a horrific parachute accident, her then-boyfriend, Steve Austin, convinces his superiors to save her life using similar bionic parts to the ones that made him the Bionic Man. The doctors / scientists replace both Jaime's legs. Her right arm. Her ear. And a few other surprises! Now, she's the Bionic Woman, and her body is faster, and stronger, but much of the memory of her past life is missing. But old lives have a way of popping back up again, and when the recipients of the earliest bionic prototypes are being killed across the globe, horribly murdered with their bionic parts stolen, Jaime has to put her new life in Paris on hold. Especially since it now looks like the mysterious killers are done with the small fry. They want the upgrade. They want the Bionic Woman! It's bullets, bionics, and baguettes in the city of love in this trade paperback collecting issues #1-6 of The Bionic Woman series, complete with a cover gallery.

(W) Rob Liefeld, Chad Bowers (A/CA) Rob Liefeld One of comics' most popular creators takes on one of G.I. Joe's most popular characters! Comics legend Rob Liefeld (Deadpool) tackles the ultimate American hero! Snake Eyes has long been the most mysterious member of the G.I. Joe team, but now he'll finally be forced to play his hand! How long can he keep his past classified... and what deadly secrets will come back to haunt him? The Joes' silent ninja finds himself in a race against time... and against Storm Shadow. There will be only one winner, but there's no limit on those who fall to-the Deadgame! Will Snake Eyes get a lucky roll? Or has his luck finally run out? Deadpool and X-Force creator Rob Liefeld brings his signature action-packed style to the world of G.I. Joe in one of the most riveting Snake Eyes' stories ever!

Catch a glimpse of what it was like to live through two World Wars through the eyes of characters including Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace, the Boy Commandos, Blackhawk, and many others. From tales of rebellion to surviving the battlefield, this title collects some of the greatest war stories of their time. Collects Sgt. Rock Special #2, Enemy Ace: War in Heaven #1-2, Showcase #57, Our Army at War #67, #83, #233, and #235, Boy Commandos #1, Star Spangled War Stories #87 and #183, All-American Comics #48, Weird War Tales #3 (1972), G.I. Combat #87, Our Fighting Forces #49 and #102, The Losers Special #1, and Military Comics #1.

(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai Created in 1984, Stan Sakai's USAGI YOJIMBO (2008 Eisner Nominee for Best Continuing Series) has vaulted to the forefront of iconic modern comics characters and is a perennial, favorite. Stuffed with engaging supporting characters, villains, and even a romantic interest or two, USAGI YOJIMBO chronicles the action-packed wanderings of a masterless samurai in feudal Japan. For the first ten years of his career, the battling bunny was published by Fantagraphics. In honor of his 25th anniversary, Fantagraphics is releasing a deluxe slipcase set collecting the first seven USAGI YOJIMBO books! With over 1000 pages of story and brimming with extra's (full color cover gallery! behind the scenes art! career-spanning interview! and more!), this is the complete! definitive! early USAGI YOJIMBO!

A new deluxe hardcover edition of the epic graphic novel that iFanboy gave five stars, urging readers to 'run out and grab it...because we're talking about the post-apocalypse and all the masterful world-building provided by the best stories in the genre.' MTV Splashpage praised it as a 'timeless tale that would sit quite comfortably alongside the greatest works of science fiction and fantasy.' Forces of Geek said 'not only gorgeous, but creatively pushes the boundaries of the printed page' while Publishers Weekly lauded Inaki Miranda and Eva de la Cruz's 'standout' artwork and writers Michael Geszel and Peter Spinetta for 'constructing a believable world that has been run by teenagers for generations.'

(W) Phil Hester (A) Ivan Rodriguez (CA) Phil Hester The weed of crime, which once grew madly in the rich soil of the Great Depression, is now withering on the streets of New York. A new factory has sprung up among the shuttered sweatshops, sweeping the city's most notorious criminals and desperate lowlifes into its employ. When The Shadow's loyal operative Jericho Druke infiltrates the works, he finds it run by a fascist, technocratic madman bent on fomenting the racial tensions that threaten to shatter the United States. The Shadow and his team must destroy this Factory of Death before its lethal product poisons a nation.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Design Fly into director Richard Donner?s Superman once more in Superman ?78! Written by Robert Venditti (Superman: Man of Tomorrow) and drawn by Wilfredo Torres (Batman ?66), Superman ?78 tells a brand-new adventure in the world of the beloved film. A bright, shining day in Metropolis is interrupted by a mysterious drone that crash-lands in the city and starts wreaking havoc. This looks like a job for Superman! But where did the metallic menace come from, what is its purpose, and who is Brainiac? As Metropolis is invaded by this being and its mechanical drones, Superman must make a life-changing sacrifice and leave Earth once and for all. But once aboard Brainiac?s ship, the Man of Steel finds he might not be the last son of Krypton as he believed. This volume collects issues #1-6 of the hit miniseries Superman ?78!

(W) Robbie Thompson (A) Andre Araujo, Nathan Stockman (CA) Khary Randolph The early days of Spider-Man like you've never seen them before! As the wall-crawler continues to build his amazing rep, he's making new friends - and plenty of enemies - across the Marvel Universe! Electro harnesses the power of New York City! Kraven hunts?Peter Parker?! And Scorpion stings - with a twist in the tale! But when master of sound Klaw makes some noise, the Black Panther lends a hand! And as Spidey gets a taste for team-ups, who better than living legend Captain America to stop by for a lesson in heroism? While Spidey is busy making pals, Peter could find a new BFF of his very own: Flash Thompson?! But fun time is over when the Sinister Six strike! Can a lone Spidey defeat his most powerful foes all at the same time? Collecting SPIDEY #7-12. Rated T

THE ACCLAIMED GRAPHIC NOVEL, BACK IN PRINT! In the vein of Alison Bechdel or Harvey Pekar, Joyce Farmer's memoir chronicles the decline of the author's parents' health, their relationship with one another and with their daughter, and how they cope with the day-to-day emotional fragility of the most taxing time of their lives. Set in southern Los Angeles (which makes for a terrifying sequence as blind Rachel and ailing Lars are trapped in their home without power during the 1992 Rodney King riots), Farmer details the slow, inexorable decline in Lars's and Rachel's health, and perfectly captures the timbre of the exchanges between a long-married couple: the affectionate bickering; their gallows humor; their querulousness as their bodies break down.

(W) Usonan (A) Wookjakga As the promotion battle winds down toward the finale, Desir's ragtag group finds itself pitted against the powerful Blue Moon Party! Further raising the stakes, each of their opponents has a personal reasons to get revenge-the arrogant swordsman who lost face in a duel with Pram, the sleazy noble who was turned down by Romantica, and the most fearsome of all...Azest Kingscrown who never forgot the taste of her first ever defeat at the hands of Desir! With the most elite fighters of Alpha class out for their blood, can the Returner and his team eke out a victory?

(W) Usonan (A) Wookjakga With Pram and Romantica joining his party, Desir is ready to put his plan of advancing to Alpha class in motion. But not everyone is thrilled about the prospect of Beta students moving up-painting clear targets on their backs. Still, Desir's armed with power and thirteen years' worth of knowledge, and he's ready to take on anyone, even Azest. Promotion battle...START!

(W) Usonan (A) Wookjakga In a time when the Shadow World has taken over and most of humanity is wiped out, a party of six heroes strives and fails to save the world?But magician Desir Herman is given a second chance when he opens his eyes and finds that he's gone back thirteen years in the past! It's now up to him to gather his party once more and stop the greatest catastrophe in human history!

(W) Tyler Ham (A/CA) Firulas Ilustra Have you ever been overwhelmed by houseguests who won’t let you rest in peace? Ghoul has! After a long Halloween night, his monster friends start knocking on his door. He reluctantly allows Dracula in. Then the Werewolf. Next the Mummy, followed by Frankenstein’s Monster. Finally when Blob tries to ooze his way through the door Ghoul loses his cool and kicks them all out into the darkness. But was his decision too hasty? Only when his conscience -in the form of the Invisible Man - makes him realize that his friends simply wanted to spend more time together does he see the error of his ways.

(W/A/CA) Satoshi Kazunori Aihara Where is Pikachu? Find Pok?mon in colorful pictures of Pallet Town, Celadon City and other scenic spots from the games! Three Let's Find volumes are collected in one book!

(W/A) Momoko Koda Actress Emika Nanase is in love with idol Kanato, but she's stuck in the friend zone! When the perfect opportunity comes along-a chance to costar with Kanato in a TV drama-she does her best to bring the two of them closer together. But being a top-notch actress doesn't help her avoid being a total mess when she's around her crush!

(W/A) Momoko Koda Sahoko's handsome and dangerous classmate Akutagawa has found out about her relationship with Kouta! Not only that, Kouta and Akutagawa start a challenge-with Sahoko as the prize?! When Kouta gets serious, his coolness is out of this world!

(W/A/CA) Momoko Koda Dating Japan's top idol means Sahoko doesn't get to spend much time with Kouta. Resigned to the fact that she won't see him for a while, Sahoko goes on her school trip to Kyoto, only to find herself on a surprise date with her boyfriend!

(W/A) Momoko Koda Sahoko is officially dating Japan's top idol! Now that her bias is her boyfriend, Sahoko sets about bettering herself for Kouta, but things quickly get complicated when a celebrity rival appears!

(W/A) Momoko Koda After a mortifying rejection, Sahoko Wakaume has sworn off beautiful boys. But a chance meeting at her family's restaurant puts her in the sights of gorgeous J-pop star Kouta Kirigaya of the group Like Legend. Sahoko will need all her cynicism to defend herself against Kouta's tenderhearted and affectionate efforts to win her heart! For older teen audiences.

(W) Paul Dini & Various (A) Amancay Nahuelpan & Various (CA) Yanick Paquette The holidays are tough enough as it is, but when you're living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland (or, you know, 2018) the world can seem bleaker than ever. So do yourself a favor this holiday season, break out your best eggnog and enjoy 10 all-new stories featuring the World's Greatest Heroes, including looks at the futures of Batman, Superman and the Flash, as well as many more denizens of the DC Universe.

(W) Rob Anderson (A) Fernando Melek, Novo Malgapo (CA) Leandro Panganiban, Steve Bird Patchwork, hybrid animals are everywhere, and it's up to the Creature Cops to deal with them! From escaped gator-snakes to neglected Horned Mastiffs, burned out veteran Kaminski and his partner Marita Vasquez think they've seen it all... until they discover a nest of griffins, and end up on the trail of a ten-year-old cold case that nearly ended Kaminski's career-and life!

(W) Garth Ennis & Various (A) Keith Burns & Various (CA) Keith Burns Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) returns to Battle Action and brings an all-star roster of writers and artists to help him resurrect characters from the classic UK comics Battle and Action. From air ace Johnny Red to the daring Nina Petrova, and from lethal British agent Dredger to the louche Major Eazy. In total this collection includes 12 action-packed stories from some of the most popular writers in modern comics; John Wagner (Judge Dredd), Torunn Gr?nbekk (Thor, Star Wars), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad), and Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy), and features art by some of the most in-demand comic artists including Chris Burnham (Batman) and John Higgins (Watchmen). This collection brings you blazing Battle Action on every page!

(W) Garth Ennis (A) VARIOUS (CA) Patrick Goddard A brand-new collection of hard-hitting war stories from modern master Garth Ennis, drawn by a host of top talent including Kevin O'Neill and Chris Burnham. Ace fighter pilot Johnny Red battles Skreamer of the Stukas on the nightmarish Russian front. Veteran leader The Sarge and his section face hell in the brutal Italian campaign. Wheeler-dealer Crazy Keller drives for his life as World War Two comes to its bloody conclusion. Lethal British agent Dredger doles out justice - of a kind - on the streets of 1980s London.

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Jason Fabok Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Batman: Three Jokers reexamines the myth of who, or what, is the Joker and what is at the heart of his ongoing battle with Batman? New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and artist Jason Fabok, the team that waged the ?Darkseid War? in the pages of Justice League, reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker! In this highly anticipated epic, learn why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood?all past victims of The Joker?work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they?ve ever faced before!

(W/A/CA) Isayama Hajime Humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming humanity. For the past century, what's left of mankind has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. Now, a young boy consumed with rage displays a strange ability: The power to transform into a Titan! Is this the lucky break humanity needs to survive? Includes exclusive half-hour anime episode 'The Sudden Visitor' on DVD, and exclusive variant dust jacket! 'The Sudden Visitor' anime episode returns to the more lighthearted days of Mikasa, Eren, and Armin's cadet training, starring fans' favorite characters (before Titans started eating them). Sasha and Jean get into a fight, and decide to settle it with a cooking competition! But in a world where meat is prized above all, they'll have to acquire their meals first. Jean, typically, decides to steal it, while Sasha goes the more exotic route, and chooses to hunt down the most vicious boar in the woods...

(W/A) Isayama Hajime (CA) Cameron Stewart WRITER/Artist: Hajime Isayama COVER ARTIST: Cameron Stewart SYNOPSIS: AVE MARIA The Survey Corps has overthrown the Royal Government and swept away the tyranny of the king. The next step: Move to retake Wall Maria, with the helpf of a newly-discovered metallic ore and Eren's miraculous Titan hardening powers. But as humanity pulls together, its enemies also unite beyond the Walls... now that the Beast Titan has joined Reiner and Bertolt, what havoc will they wreak? Includes a DVD with Part 1 of the Exclusive Anime 'Attack on Titan: No Regrets,' following fan favorite character Levi!

CARD INSIDE! In the Heartland theme park, Yuma (with a little help from Astral) has managed to defeat Captain Corn in an amazing duel, but there is more challenges yet to come! Mr. Heartland is out to capture all of the powerful Numbers cards and destroy Astral's world. If Yuma and his friends won't join him, Mr. Heartland will crush them! Age Rating: T

(W/A/CA) Kazuki Takahashi by Kazuki Takahashi When Yugi and his friends joined a "Monster World" role-playing game campaign, they didn't realize just how much time the game would take. Ryo Bakura, their game master, wants to use the power of his Millennium Ring to seal the souls of Yugi, Jonouchi, Anzu and Honda inside his "Monster World" miniatures forever. Now, with 10-sided dice in hand, Yugi and Dark Yugi must hack and slash their way through Bakura's adventure and defeat the Dark Master Zorc.

Can Kaiba's Blue-Eyes White Dragon defeat Yako's Evil God Cards? The skyscraper shakes as the battle continues!

Yugi and his friends battle their way through an army of enemies at Kaibacorp headquarters! Jonouchi faces Reiko, a chess-themed duelist, while Yugi fights Depres in the cosmic duel field of outer space. Can Yugi's earthly cards defeat Depres's deck of alien monsters?

Hero vs. Dragon James 'Crocodile' Cook, one of the four Duelists from America, eagerly challenges Atticus Rhodes to a Duel. Elsewhere, Jaden and Chazz unlock more secrets of their spirit cards, Winged Kuriboh and Light and Darkness Dragon. But their confrontation could lead to a Shadow Game that only one Duelist may survive!

It's the ultimate grudge match between Duel Academy's most promising students, Jaden and Chazz! Can Jaden's Elemental Heroes defeat the overwhelming power of Chazz's dragon deck? As the entire student body watches the match, no one notices another duel taking place in a dark, abandoned building on the other end of the island. It's a Shadow Game, and the stakes are more than honor-they're life and death!

(W) Shin Yoshida (A/CA) Naohito Miyoshi Reiji Akaba and Isaac duel...in outer space! Isaac launches attacks in an attempt to save Eve, while Reiji fights back with transcendent Pendulums in an effort to track down his opponents' hideout. Can Reiji win even though it seems that his chances of victory are zero?! For teen audiences.