(W/A/CA) Enrico Marini When a young mother and her daughter appear on Bruce Wayne?s doorstep, the famously wealthy playboy is rocked by the news that they bring. Then, when the child is suddenly kidnapped by the Joker, Batman must plunge deep into Gotham City?s underworld to track her down and foil The Clown Prince of Crime?s twisted plan. But what is the secret that connects these archetypal antagonists to this strange and mysterious young girl--and why does her case seem so deeply personal to both of them? Acclaimed European comics creator Enrico Marini (Eagles of Rome, The Scorpion, Gypsy) makes his American comics debut with this stunning graphic novel showcasing his unique interpretations of Gotham City?s most famous heroes and villains. Collecting the lushly painted two-volume original series, this edition of Batman: The Dark Prince Charming features an introduction as well as a new sketchbook section by the artist. Collects Batman: The Dark Prince Charming #1-2.

(W/A/CA) Dina Norlund Syv is a snowcat and the youngest in a family of princes. When his father dies, Syv and his brothers are all in line for the throne. Eager to become kings themselves and wary of how well-liked Syv has become by the citizens, Syv?s brothers send him on a dangerous quest to find the long-lost magical crown that once belonged to their royal ancestor, the Eldking. Legend says that the snowcat who finds the crown will break the curse on their land and bring great honor to the family. But failure could mark Syv with three black stripes, and he?d be banished forever. Along his journey, Syv will face dangerous beasts, dark powers, and the ever-lurking sandfoxes?sworn enemies to the snowcats. But when Syv discovers the truth about the legend of the Eldking and his magical crown, he?ll have to learn the new meaning of honor and find another way to break the curse.? From Norwegian author Dina Norlund comes The Snowcat Prince, a beautifully illustrated tale of bravery and honor.?

(W) Gene Luen Yang (A/CA) Bernard Chang Introducing the newest hero in the DCU, the great sage, equal to the heavens, better than his predecessor the legendary Monkey King, even better than the Justice League and definitely the Teen Titans (actually, all the heroes combined), everyone put your hands together for...the Monkey Prince! Marcus Sun moves around a lot because his adoptive parents are freelance henchpeople. This month he finds himself as the new kid at Gotham City High School, where a mysterious man with pig features asks Marcus to walk through a water curtain to reveal himself as who Marcus really is: someone who has adventured through the Journey to the West, can transform into 72 different formations, can clone himself using his hairs, and is called...the Monkey Prince!

(W) Kevin Panetta (A/CA) Paulina Ganucheau After defeating a former ZS member and her mean-girl minions the girls thought they'd get a break, but a new big-bad has come out to play and demons are overrunning the town! The UK team's secrets are causing a rift in the Zodiac alliance and divided they may fall! The series Comics Alliance calls 'your favorite new magical girl team' returns with even more laughs, crushes, and monsters in their latest adventure! Collects Zodiac Starforce: Cries of the Fire Prince #1-4.

(W) V.E Schwab (A) Andrea Olimpieri, Enrica Eren Angiolini (CA) Claudia SG Iannicello #1 New York Times bestseller V.E. Schwab tells a new story in the world of her hit fantasy series, Shades of Magic - perfect for fans of bloody, swashbuckling adventure and gritty fantasy! The arrogant prince Maxim is banished from Red London to the lawless Blood Coast, where he faces unruly soldiers, rogue magicians, and an intoxicatingly deadly pirate queen… Sumptuously illustrated by Andrea Olimpieri (Dishonored) and Enrica Angiolini (Warhammer 40,000)!

(W) Keiko Ishihara, Keiko Ishihara The fate of Nacht hangs in the balance as Freya and Edda confront a cornered Queen Sophie. With the life of the infant crown prince at stake, the only weapon they have left is the truth. But will that be enough to wrest control from Sophie before the Sigurdian reinforcements reach the fort?! For older teen audiences.

(W) Toru Toba (A/CA) fal_maro Even as the heir to the throne, Prince Wein of Natra continues to plan out his scheme to cash in on his puny kingdom and retire in hiding for good. But when a princess from the Empire catches wind of his successive victories, she waltzes into his palace to ask for...his hand in marriage!? For readers ages 13 years and up.

(W) Mark Moretti & Various (A) Joe Quesada & Various Re-presenting the complete classic adventures of Valiant's slickest superspy from his deadly debut and into the pages of his own smash-hit series! Colin King - sophisticated British playboy by day, elite superspy by night! As Ninjak, King will put his brilliant mind and lethal training in the world's most dangerous fighting techniques to the test facing down covert agents and criminal cartels. Including a globe-spanning mission against his greatest nemesis - the Webnet terror network and its villainous mastermind, Dr. Silk! Featuring all-time classic contributions from comics all-stars including Joe Quesada (Daredevil), Mark Moretti (ETERNAL WARRIOR), Don Perlin (Captain America), Kevin VanHook, (BLOODSHOT), Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Guardians of the Galaxy), and more! Collecting NINJAK (1994) #1-8, BLOODSHOT (1993) #6-7, and SECRET WEAPONS (1993) #5

(W) Kenkyo (A/CA) Yosuke Kokuzawa In his previous life, Lloyd only wished to study magic, but his status as a commoner lead him to an unfortunate end. After being ruthlessly done in by the very magic he so desperately desired to master, Lloyd opens his eyes to an amazing new existence as the 7th prince of the Kingdom of Saloum. This time, he's been born with unmatched magical potential! With a new lease on life, and the resources to grasp his greatest dream in the palm of his hand, Lloyd sets out to finally achieve what he's always yearned for: study magic to his heart's content! There's only one small problem... he's barely 10 years old! How is anyone going to take him seriously like this?

(W) Kenkyo (A/CA) Yosuke Kokuzawa In his previous life, Lloyd only wished to study magic, but his status as a commoner lead him to an unfortunate end. After being ruthlessly done in by the very magic he so desperately desired to master, Lloyd opens his eyes to an amazing new existence as the 7th prince of the Kingdom of Saloum. This time, he's been born with unmatched magical potential! With a new lease on life, and the resources to grasp his greatest dream in the palm of his hand, Lloyd sets out to finally achieve what he's always yearned for: study magic to his heart's content! There's only one small problem? he's barely 10 years old! How is anyone going to take him seriously like this?

(W) Kenkyo (A/CA) Yosuke Kokuzawa In his previous life, Lloyd only wished to study magic, but his status as a commoner lead him to an unfortunate end. After being ruthlessly done in by the very magic he so desperately desired to master, Lloyd opens his eyes to an amazing new existence as the 7th prince of the Kingdom of Saloum. This time, he's been born with unmatched magical potential! With a new lease on life, and the resources to grasp his greatest dream in the palm of his hand, Lloyd sets out to finally achieve what he's always yearned for: study magic to his heart's content! There's only one small problem? he's barely 10 years old! How is anyone going to take him seriously like this?

(W) Kenkyo (A/CA) Yosuke Kokuzawa In his previous life, Lloyd only wished to study magic, but his status as a commoner lead him to an unfortunate end. After being ruthlessly done in by the very magic he so desperately desired to master, Lloyd opens his eyes to an amazing new existence as the 7th prince of the Kingdom of Saloum. This time, he's been born with unmatched magical potential! With a new lease on life, and the resources to grasp his greatest dream in the palm of his hand, Lloyd sets out to finally achieve what he's always yearned for: study magic to his heart's content! There's only one small problem... he's barely 10 years old! How is anyone going to take him seriously like this?

(W) Kenkyo (A/CA) Yosuke Kokuzawa In his previous life, Lloyd only wished to study magic, but his status as a commoner lead him to an unfortunate end. After being ruthlessly done in by the very magic he so desperately desired to master, Lloyd opens his eyes to an amazing new existence as the 7th prince of the Saloum kingdom. This time, he's been born with unmatched magical potential! With a new lease on life, and the resources to grasp his greatest dream in the palm of his hand, Lloyd sets out to finally achieve what he's always yearned for: study magic to his heart's content! There's only one small problem... he's barely 10 years old! How is anyone going to take him seriously like this?

(W) Kenkyo (A/CA) Yosuke Kokuzawa In his previous life, Lloyd only wished to study magic, but his status as a commoner lead him to an unfortunate end. After being ruthlessly done in by the very magic he so desperately desired to master, Lloyd opens his eyes to an amazing new existence as the 7th prince of the Saloum kingdom. This time, he's been born with unmatched magical potential! With a new lease on life, and the resources to grasp his greatest dream in the palm of his hand, Lloyd sets out to finally achieve what he's always yearned for: study magic to his heart's content! There's only one small problem... he's barely 10 years old! How is anyone going to take him seriously like this?

(W) Rafael Nieves, Len Kaminski (A) Michael Bair, More (CA) Derek Yaniger The Son of Satan is back - and there's hell to pay! Daimon Hellstrom has long struggled with his nature and his evil parentage. He's been an adventurer, a hero and a Defender - even a husband to Patsy 'Hellcat' Walker. But that was years ago. Now storm clouds gather as Hellstrom walks among mortal men once more - for his new path is one of death and damnation! Unholy threats are on the rise, and the cynical, embittered Hellstrom is the only one who can combat them - if he can survive the many tricks his father's kingdom has in store! Hellstrom encounters Gabriel the Devil-Hunter, Doctor Strange, the Gargoyle and more as he battles demonic doppelgangers, murderous mortals, faith healers and damned souls. But what will happen when Hellstrom goes to Hell? Collecting HELLSTORM: PRINCE OF LIES #1-11. Rated T+

(W) Dean Mullaney & Various (A/CA) Various King Features has had a more illustrious and long-lasting history than any other newspaper syndicate, even as it leads the way into the digital age and beyond. Krazy Kat! Popeye! Flash Gordon! Beetle Bailey! Blondie! Prince Valiant! Hagar the Horrible! Barney Google and Snuffy Smith! Baby Blues! Mutt & Jeff! Zits! Juliet Jones! Buz Sawyer! Steve Canyon! Bizarro! Hi & Lois! Maggie & Jiggs! Johnny Hazard! There are simply too many to list! From the earliest days, when William Randolph Hearst first added cartoons to his newspapers, comic strips have had a profound impact on popular culture. With the consolidation of Hearst's various distribution channels in November 1915, King Features was born. A century later, the world's largest syndicate leads the way into the 21st century and beyond. Advance solicited for October release! Nominated for two 2016 Eisner Awards: Best Comics-Related Book and Best Publication Design!

(W) Jeff Parker, Jesse Hamm (A) Jesse Hamm, Grace Allison (CA) Roger Langridge Ming the Merciless wants to claim Earth as the crown jewel of his empire! His latest scheme? Teleporting a continent from his homeworld of Mongo into the Pacific Ocean, thereby unleashing its monstrous beasts into our seas and causing catastrophic tidal waves to devastate our naval defenses! It's up to Flash Gordon, the fearless daredevil who has unraveled the tyrant's previous schemes at every turn, to once again rally his friends in defense of the Earth. Join intrepid reporter Dale Arden, eccentric scientist Dr. Zarkov, Mandrake the Magician, two iterations of The Phantom, Jungle Jim, and the timelost hero Prince Valiant in the wildest adventure on this or any world!

(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Michael Dialynas * Wynd lives a quiet life in Pipetown - working at the local tavern, out of sight in the secret rooms beneath the floorboards, often stealing away to catch glimpses of the son of the castle's groundskeeper as he works. * But Wynd also has a secret? magical blood betrayed by his pointed ears, forbidden within the city limits. * Joined by his best friend Oakley and Thorn, the groundskeeper's son, Wynd's strange dreams and an encounter with the city guard send him on the most dangerous adventure he could imagine, where Wynd will discover the magic in the world around him and, most importantly, the magic within himself. * Collects Wynd #1-5.

(W/A) Ayuko Hatta Summer break is finally here! Erika is in full romance mode, making plans to spend time with Kyoya, when Kyoya's big sister appears! Suddenly, Erika finds herself in Kobe with the Sata siblings to meet their mom. Will Erika survive being with the Sata clan under one roof?

(W/A) Ayuko Hatta Erika thinks she's hit the jackpot when she and Kyoya finally end up in the same class. But Erika's newfound bliss will be short-lived if their classmate Kamiya has his way. An unapologetic womanizer, Kamiya urges Kyoya to ditch Erika and embrace the playboy lifestyle. Will Kyoya give in?

(W/A/CA) Ayuko Hatta When Kyoya learns Erika gifted Kusakabe the same sweet she made for him, he loses it-and the pair's days as a pretend couple are over! Complicating matters, Kusakabe asks Erika out for White Day. But is Erika truly ready to drop Kyoya for good?

(W/A) Ayuko Hatta School's back in session, and though Erika is thrilled to see Kyoya again, she totally bombs her midyear exams. Faced with the prospect of Erika being held back, Kyoya offers to tutor her-at his place! Will Erika be able to get any studying done?

(W/A) Ayuko Hatta Sogetsu may have been released from the emperor's cruelty, but he's not yet completely free of his ordeal. In order to survive the experiments he suffered through, Sogetsu's mind splintered into many personalities?and only one of them made it out of the inner palace. Now he is racked with guilt over being the wrong Sogetsu, and the agony of feeling unworthy of being rescued is pushing him into unexpected action! For teen audiences.

(A/CA) Hiko Yamanaka A cross-dressing dramedy about a girl from a poor family who is thrust into Japanese high society as a rich classmate's body double. Atsuko's father is a drunk, and she's shunned by her classmates as 'the poor kid.' Walking the streets in a dark fog of despair, Atsuko cons perverts out of their money to survive. Then, one day, she meets Itaru, the heir to a wealthy family, who happens to look exactly like her. Itaru hatches a plan: Atsuko will live his tedious public life for him, and she will get a taste of the luxuries enjoyed by the 1%. Everybody's (finally) happy. Right?

(W/A) Keiko Ishihara Queen Mariam and the people of Asha have valiantly seized the upper hand against Lord Gleb and his Siguardian troops in the fight for their freedom-but just when it looks as though victory is within their gasp, Emperor Dimitri himself arrives with Siguardian reinforcements. If Freya has any hope of helping her people win this battle, she'll need to escape the clutches of the Indigo Knight before it's too late.

(W/A) Keiko Ishihara After the king of Asha is murdered by Sigurdian forces, Freya and her knights rescue the king's mother and flee with the citizens of Asha to safety. But with Sigurdian retribution still looming and an unexpected betrayal on the path ahead, will Freya be able to protect the people of Asha?

(W/A) Keiko Ishihara Freya has been granted Tyr's royal jewel and the chance to seek allies in the fight against Sigurd. But the journey to hope is fraught with danger and Freya and her knights will have to survive a voyage across a pirate-infested sea before they can even begin to secure the help her kingdom needs! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Meca Tanaka By Meca Tanaka

(W/A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams DC celebrates the 80-year history of Batman's greatest foe, The Joker! This new hardcover includes The Joker's most memorable appearances, from his 1940 debut in the pages of Batman #1 (1940) to recent classics from top creators including Scott Snyder, Tony S. Daniel, Paul Dini, and more! Discover the stories that shaped the villain into one of pop culture's most indelible, twisted icons. Collects stories from Batman #1, #159, #251, #321, #429, #614, Detective Comics #168, #475, #476, #826, Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman Adventures: Mad Love, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #50, Gotham Central #15, Detective Comics #1 (2011) and Batman #17 (2013).

(W) Toru Toba (A) Falmaro An invitation to a ceremony sends Falanya to the Delunio Kingdom on the west side of the continent. However, she discovers a sinister scheme that threatens the nation when she arrives. Meanwhile, Wein, left behind in the east, receives word that conflict between the imperial siblings has resumed. Things seem to be racing toward war on two fronts!

(W) Toru Toba (A) Falmaro At the behest of Holy Elite Agata, Wein visits the Ulbeth Alliance, where several cities are locked in a power struggle for control over the region. Though Agata asks for his assistance in unifying the nation, Wein suspects the Elector has ulterior motives, and launches a secret operation while keeping up the fa?ade of cooperation. It's a plan that could disrupt long-held traditions and upset the delicate balance of power in the Alliance, but Wein proceeds with his latest ploy as carefree as ever!

Mealtars was a bust! All it accomplished was bring even more attention to the small kingdom of Natra. After that debacle, Wein has his eyes locked on Marden, which has seen explosive growth in recent days. Most importantly, it serves as their gate to the West. To keep the country in check, Wein decides it might finally be time to form ties...with King Gruyere from Soljest. For readers ages 14 and up.

(W/A/CA) Aya Shouoto Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Aoi has been kidnapped by Kasha. In order to save him, Himari takes Hakka and barges into Kasha's mansion in the spiritual realm. Everyone there is making preparations for a wedding, but just who is getting married?! For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Aya Shouto Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Thanks to Himari's hard work, Aoi is able to remember his past and returns to his human form. While preparing a party to celebrate, Himari and Yukari discover that Aoi has a special connection with Himari's parents...

(W/A/CA) Aya Shouto Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Since his battle with Nachi, Aoi has been unable to transform back from being the Nue. Aoi must recover his lost human memories, and Himari enters the spiritual realm to retrieve them. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Aya Shouto Himari Momochi inherits Momochi House, an estate which exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. Himari is still coming to terms with Aoi's rejection of her love confession when Takamura Nachi, the Classical Literature teacher, shows her a mirror that is said to reflect the true feelings of its beholder?

Angel is back righting wrongs, but quickly discovers that one of the crew is not at all what he seems. When it's revealed that James is not only not an angel, but has demon farming plans for L.A., Angel must stop him. Except that Connor goes missing, Spike may not have a soul, and the demon warrior women may have something to do with at least some of it.

Long live the Eternal Emperor! Two thousand years from today, the planet has been transformed by science, technology?and war. The centuries have not been kind to the Earth's own undying warrior, but a battle that could change everything is only just beginning for the Eternal Emperor and the tattered remnant of humanity under his protection. Will this be a new dawn for the age of heroes - or its death knell? And what uncanny confluence of science, myth, and magic has rendered the world - and its own Eternal Warrior - into war-ravaged remnants of their former selves? Collecting ETERNAL WARRIOR #5-8, the Fist and Steel's battle continues right here as New York Times best-selling writer Greg Pak (Batman/Superman) and rising star Robert Gill build a bridge to the year 4001... and unearth a brand-new era for the heroes of the Valiant Universe. 'It's a thing of beauty and further proof that Valiant is publishing some of the best comics around.' - IGN 'A great jumping-on point? I'll give a money-back guarantee you'll dig Eternal Warrior.' - Ain't It Cool News

Long live the Eternal Emperor! Two thousand years from today, the planet has been transformed by science, technology?and war. The centuries have not been kind to the Earth's own undying warrior, but a battle that could change everything is only just beginning for the Eternal Emperor and the tattered remnant of humanity under his protection. Will this be a new dawn for the age of heroes - or its death knell? And what uncanny confluence of science, myth, and magic has rendered the world - and its own Eternal Warrior - into war-ravaged remnants of their former selves? Collecting ETERNAL WARRIOR #5-8, the Fist and Steel's battle continues right here as New York Times best-selling writer Greg Pak (Batman/Superman) and rising star Robert Gill build a bridge to the year 4001... and unearth a brand-new era for the heroes of the Valiant Universe. 'It's a thing of beauty and further proof that Valiant is publishing some of the best comics around.' - IGN 'A great jumping-on point? I'll give a money-back guarantee you'll dig Eternal Warrior.' - Ain't It Cool News

Princes Kai, Bruno, Leonhard, and Licht have been making great strides thanks to an excellent education from Heine, the royal tutor. Even so, with the return of Prince Eins, the eldest of the brothers and heir apparent to the crown, the wall they must climb in the struggle to become the most qualified candidate for the throne looks more colossal than ever. Can the four younger princes stand up to their biggest rival?