(W) Bryan Konietzko & Various (CA) Bryan Konietzko Go behind the scenes of the animated series Legend of Korra Book Two - Spirits-created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko-the smash hit sequel to their blockbuster show Avatar: The Last Airbender! This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season, along with new sketches from the original creative team! Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko and a brand-new foreword by Korra voice actor P.J. Byrne, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought a new generation of Avatar heroes to life!

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Jos? Luis, Jefte Palo (CA) Kano Out of the darkest recesses of the 20th century?the WAR-MONGER rises to rage against the combined might of Valiant's most elite superteam! For thousands of years, the Eternal Warrior has waged battle; and for thousands of years, one spirit has vexed him?the spirit of warfare itself. Today, Gilad Anni-Padda and his teammates in Unity must reckon with a long - thought-forgotten enemy-unseen since Unit-Y faced it in World War II - now returned to bring destruction and death to the heroes once and for all. Unity may not survive the coming of War-Monger! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (DIVINITY) and red-hot artists Jose Luis and Jefte Palo, the unstoppable War-Monger tears a swath through the ranks of Unity right here in the next volume of the chart-topping series IGN calls 'a big superhero book done right.' Collecting UNITY #19-22.

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Ronilson Freire Once every 34 years, members of the sinister Sect of Anubis gather to drink the blood of a human sacrifice, used as a vessel to contain the imprisoned spirit of a long dead Egyptian High Priestess called, Nebetah, thereby gaining immortality. As the time draws near for the next sacrifice, the Sect's chosen victim, a young Ukranian woman called Angel, has already begun to transform into Nebetah. It is a process that will see the young woman transformed into a rotting mummy as the spirit of Nebetah consumes her soul. However, there exists an ultra secret society, called the Pyramid Club, who are dedicated to eradicating the evil of the Sect. At the height of the ritual the club attack the secret head quarters of the Sect and in the confusion Angel escapes into the streets of London, half consumed by the soul of Nebetah. Forced to accept the help of Duncan, a young rising agent for the Pyramid Club society, the two of them must team up and take the fight back to the Sect of Anubis before the sands of time run out and the failed ritual claims the l

(W) Saverio Tenuta (A/CA) Carita Lupattelli Since the dawn of time, the Izuna wolves have been entrusted as guardians against Japan's evil spirits, protecting the veil that keeps the spirit world of the Kami and the human world separate. One day, a dark force known as the Noggo appears, spreading infection throughout the spiritual plane. As the Izuna battle against the Noggo's invasion of their land, an Izuna cub is born in the form of a young human girl. Can the Izuna protect the Veil from the threat that could come from within? The Legends of the Pierced Veil collects Tenuta's celebrated Legends books in a beautiful unified format, perfect for newcomers and longtime fans alike.

(W/A) Miyuki Nakayama With the incident with Chiya behind her, Neneko Iizuna?s quest to purge the kuda from her body continues in the latest volume of Spirits and Cat Ears! (STL211364) (C: 0-1-2) MATURE THEMES RES. from Previews Vol. XXXI #11 (NOV211887)

(W/A/CA) Miyuki Nakayama Not everybody loves cat ears, but this young miko takes one big step for cat girls when she also becomes an exorcist. Searching for a way to get rid of the curse that gave her cat ears, Neneko is working as a priestess at a clinic that exorcises evil spirits. Thanks to the power of magic, Neneko is able to conceal her ears and go to school normally, but she's still not used to people. At school, she happens upon a girl who looks just like the miko she ran into earlier, but the girl insists they've never met. However, something strange is happening to Neneko's ears!

(W/A/CA) John Allison The first volume of the beloved Bad Machinery series, now at a new size and $10 introductory price! The Case of the Team Spirit introduces readers to Jack, Linton, Sonny, Shauna, Charlotte, and Mildred: six kids navigating the treacherous waters of school and adolescence while also exploring the strange mysteries that abound in their peculiar English town of Tackleford. Jack, Linton, and Sonny look for cures to their football club's unexplainable woes, while Shauna, Charlotte, and Mildred try to find a way for compassion and justice to triumph in the face of die-hard sports fanaticism. But all of them should probably be more concerned with keeping on the good side of their history teacher, Mr. Bough. That is, if he has a good side...

(W) Roye Okupe (A/CA) Sunkanmi Akinboye The Republic of Atala's president has turned into a ruthless despot, and one of his most trusted associates, Director Bo, is forced to choose a side in a civil war that threatens to destroy their beloved nation. The spirit of the Windmaker-an ancient and powerful protector of the Atalians-also begins to awaken within Bo. Is this awakening a ray of hope that will pave a path to salvation, or is this an omen signaling the end of a once prosperous country? o All new graphic novel from YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse!

(W) Antoine Ozanam (A/CA) Antoine Carrion A child is born in an ancient distant land, celebrated by the shaman Ozbeg who senses the spirit of greatness inside him. This boy, Temudjin, must be guided to listen to the voices of nature around him, for one day, he will lead the Mongol clans to glory as the reborn Genghis Khan.

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Rinne takes a plant-sitting job, but it turns out the spirit-purifying tree he's responsible for is far more than it seems. Sakura Mamiya, Rinne's crush and the cool-headed half of the duo, gets dragged into the arboreal drama, and, as usual, Rinne's moneymaking scheme ends in paranormal hijinks!

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi By Rumiko Takahashi Synopsis The sun is shining and and the spirits are out! Rinne, Sakura and friends keep busy with a series of summer-themed exorcisms. Once school's back in session, a mysterious new teacher named Annette finds Rinne's otherworldly knowledge very helpful... For older teen audiences.

Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Demon Cycle, lovingly pays homage to the iconic fantasy heroine in a tale that recaptures the tone of Robert E. Howard's barbarian epics. An encounter with a devil leaves Red Sonja, the legendary swordswoman, bereft of her signature chainmail and fleeing murder charges, but a change of clothes and venue aren't enough to escape the guilt in her heart. Penniless and under pursuit, she has no choice but to accept a dangerous mercenary job: to search for the tomb of an ancient warrior queen. But the spirit of Queen Gheta lives on: a fierce and unnatural combatant who may be the only creature in history capable of defeating Sonja. Meanwhile, the demonic entity Bhamothes wreaks havoc in her homeland of Hyrkania and only the forgiveness of a murdered boy can end its killing spree!

(W) Mirka Andolfo (A) Valentina Pinti (CA) Jung-Geun Yoon BEHOLD...THE DAUGHTER OF FIRE. Once possessed by Xamul, the spirit of the flame that possessed her, Sitha The Red has chosen to follow the path of the sword, inspired by the courage of her adopted mother, RED SONJA. Ten years have gone by, and Sitha is a young bounty hunter, always on the trail of the most dangerous criminals in the kingdom of Aquilonia! Until one day, someone returns from her past to involve her in a mission bordering on suicide...

It's been four months since the night of gore, chaos, and the failed demonic summoning that revealed the Ting twins' unusual family background. Since then, Milly and Billy have tried to explore their new powers but abundantly clear: the Ting family is part of a much larger supernatural world and something in that world is very, very wrong. s Ipo and Keon are reluctantly drawn back into the treacherous high society of supernatural elites, their children find that dealings with the spirit world comes at a steep price-when the dead have unfinished business with the living, only blood can balance the scales. To save humanity and themselves, the Tings will have to embrace their inner demons. Eisner Award-winning and bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda have done it again, spinning an epic tale of gods and monsters in Her Little Reapers that will leave readers hungry for more.

(W/A/CA) Asaya Miyanaga In a land populated by demons, Nicola stands out: she's a human girl traveling with her demon friend Simon. The spirited Nicola often gets in over her head, but she's got her own magic powers to help her out when things get tough! This beautifully drawn manga has a unique art style reminiscent of a European children's book, and features an enchanting atmosphere like well-known tales The Moomins and Hilda.

(W/A/CA) Yuki Midorikawa By Yuki Midorikawa Takashi Natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. He has always been set apart from other people because of his gift, drifting from relative to relative, never fitting in. Now he's a troubled high school student who has come to live in the small town where his grandmother grew up. And there he discovers that he has inherited more than just the Sight from the mysterious Reiko.

(W/A/CA) Masashi Kishimoto Obito does his best to break the spirit of the Shinobi Alliance, and he seems to be succeeding. But what is of his power and can he control it? But Naruto refuses to give in, and with all hands on deck, Naruto attempts to overpower Obito's formidable strength and blast through his shield. It's a meeting of the swords and the minds in what looks to be a final showdown. For teen audiences.

(W) Jean-Baptiste Thoret (A/CA) Bruno Scorsese, Coppola, Altman, Peckinpah, Romero, and Cimino led cinema in a new direction, capturing the spirit of the counterculture and the frustration created by the Vietnam War. Perfect for film enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who has an interest in the 'American New Wave' era of independent filmmaking.

(W/A) Various (CA) Cory Godbey * The critically acclaimed Jim Hensonfs The Storyteller: Sirens showcases four enchanting tales of mermaids and underwater creatures, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Hensonfs beloved television series. * Collects the complete four-issue series!

It's not the stories you tell, but how they are told... The critically acclaimed Jim Henson?'s The Storyteller: Fairies showcases four enchanting tales of fairies and their mystical realms, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson?'s beloved television series. Featuring an eclectic set of stories by some of today?fs most original talent, including Matt Smith (Lake of Fire), Tyler Jenkins (Grass Kings), and introducing Benjamin Schipper and Celia Lowenthal, this stunning hardcover edition also includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the process and care taken in adapting each of the these timeless tales.

(W) Steven T. Seagle (A) Emei Olivia Burell & Various (CA) Mads Ellegard Skovbakke In the spirit of essayist David Sedaris and monologist Spalding Grey, SEAGLE and 19 emerging global cartoonists take drawn storytelling into the world of the 'graphic essay.' 19 stories of global attitudes about the naked body balance raw comedy, raw emotions, and raw cartooning. SEAGLE honestly chronicles his place as an undressed metaphorical fish out of water on different continents-from not recognizing a famous naked celeb in Hollywood to being naked and eaten by actual fish in Tokyo.

(W) Roger McKenzie (A) Klaus Janson, Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller Frank Miller helped redefine sequential storytelling in the early 1980s. His style, influenced by Will Eisner's The Spirit, was new and exciting. One of his earliest issues featured the introduction of Elektra and was the first issue Miller wrote. This Artist's Edition features more than one hundred pages and covers, including many featuring Elektra from not only her first appearance but also from the legendary 'Death of Elektra' issue.

Collecting the first arc of the comic that combines the pulp-sci-fi-over-the-top-frenzied-mayhem of?Operation: Black Box with the spirit of?Heavy Metal?and any other comics you tried to hide from your parents! Meet the Forged, elite warriors in service to the Eternal Empress. It's a routine recovery op on a distant world. What could possibly go wrong? Spoiler: Just about everything!

(W/A/CA) Carol Tyler Acclaimed cartoonist Carol Tyler (Soldier's Heart) recreates the exhilaration of Beatlemania at its height in 1965 and the odyssey that leads her to the famous Beatles Chicago concert later that year. The book brims with rich period details, humor, insight, and beautiful drawings capturing the spirit of the time. It is also about the Beatles, of course, as seen through the eyes of a young, giddy teenager and a reflective, adult artist, and the joy the band gave and continues to give.

Beyond the civilized lands of Erondàr, the Stone Towers are crumbling. The great monoliths are falling one after another under the wild thrusts of an evil force. The Ancient Prohibition that binds the Abominables inside their dark world is soon to be broken. Alben the Wizard knows what must be done. He will send for Myrva, a young follower of the powerful Technocrats; he will choose Ecuba, the fighting nun, to protect him; and he will call back Ian Aranill, a former Empire officer-followed by Gmor the Orc, his loyal friend-to use his scouting experience. Together they will face the Painers, the evil beings who still live in the barren Dragonlands. Can Ian prevail against the last, horrible threat they will be facing? Dragonero is a brand-new stand-alone graphic novel in the spirit of Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. Dragonero is published in conjunction with Bonelli Comics, publishers of such hit series as Dylan Dog and Martin Mystery, also available from Dark Horse.

(W/A) Kenichi Kondo Having captured the spirit of the H Castle Ruins, Keitaro, Eiko, and Yayoi next set their sights on Tokyo's infamous Old F Tunnel. But before they can brave their first Danger Rank S location, Yayoi takes them on a detour to collect another one of her Graduates-the ghost of a soldier who, even in death, could not escape the pain of war.

Awakening in a futurist military installation with no memory of who he is or how he got there, a young man known only as Cyborg 009 has been stripped by his captors of not only his freedom but also his humanity. His body augmented by cybernetic technology, Cyborg 009 joins forces with eight other men and women, Cyborgs 001-008, and together, they set off on a journey to learn the truth of why they were turned into weapons of mass destruction, and to prevent a conflict that could very well be the start of World War III. Created by manga legend Shotaro Ishinomori and with hundreds of millions of copies in print worldwide, Cyborg 009 is one of the best-known manga and anime properties ever produced. Now, Archaia Entertainment and Ishimori Productions have partnered to bring this classic story to a whole new audience in a full-length original graphic novel, written by F.J. DeSanto (The Spirit) and Bradley Cramp (Gattaca), and illustrated by Marcus To (Red Robin, Huntress, The New 52) and Eisner Award-nominated colorist Ian Herring (Jim Henson's Tale of Sand).

WHY WE LOVE IT: One of the most popular and successful webcomics, like, ever, CYANIDE & HAPPINESS has consistently offered up a humorous look at life-in stick figure form-and we are big fans. The experimental, hilarious voice of CYANIDE & HAPPINESS embodies the spirit of BOOM! Box and we jumped at the chance to collect it. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: If you are on the Internet, you've read CYANIDE & HAPPINESS. Generating over a million hits a week, the webcomic is one of the longest-lasting strips out there, and everyone can relate to its hilarious slice-of-life depictions. Since the dawn of man, stick figures have been used as an important device for storytelling. CYANIDE & HAPPINESS has taken this language and mashed it up with Internet culture, bringing us some of the best satire and dark comedy out there. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: PUNCHING ZOO includes a buttload of our favorite comics from the site, 30 brand-new, too-hot-for-the-Internet comics, 'The Hot Date' (a choose-your-own-adventure where you decide the story), and a nice forward by Alexis Ohanian, one of the founders of reddit.

(W/A/CA) Steven Brower Comics and modern American advertising exploded into the public conscious at much the same time in the early 20th century. Collected now for the first time, the comics, cartoons and illustrations from the OTHER career of comics creators Jack Davis (Mad), Al Capp (Li'l Abner) John Romita (Spider-Man), Mort Meskin (Sheena), Ross Andru (Spider-Man), Sheldon Moldoff (Batman), Neal Adams (X-Men), Noel Sickles (Scorchy Smith), Stan Drake (Blondie), Joe Simon, (Captain America), Basil Wolverton (Mad), Dik Browne (Hagar the Horrible), Clifford McBride (Napoleon), Hank Ketcham (Dennis the Menace), Lou Fine (The Spirit), Daniel Clowes (Ghost World) and many more.

(W/A) Various (CA) Dan Parent The Holidays come to Riverdale in this can't miss stocking-stuffer! Packed with 250+ pages of classic Christmas tales, this festive collection is sure to get you in the spirit! Filled with warmth and laughter, this collection has the most humorous and heartwarming holiday stories from the past eight decades. The Best of Archie series is back, and it will make the greatest gift of all!

AN ALL-NEW BEASTS!, WITH ALL-NEW ARTISTS! In the spirit of 2007's acclaimed Beasts!, editor/designer Jacob Covey has assembled an entirely new line-up of over 90 artists who did not appear in the first Beasts! volume. Like the first book, the deluxe collection will include a Who's Who of the contemporary art world, collectively crafting a menagerie of mythological creatures, monsters, beasts and things that go bump in the night, superbly laid out in breathtaking two-page spreads per beast. Featuring all-new work by over 90 artists including Al Columbia, Blex Bolex, Brian Chippendale, Craig Thompson, Dan Zettwoch, Dash Shaw, David B., Eleanor Davis, Ellen Forney, Femke Hiemstra, Gene Deitch, Jaime Hernandez, Travis Louie, Thomas Allen, Jon Vermilyea, Kim Deitch, Lilli Carré, Mark Todd, Olivier Schrauwen, Paul Hornschemeier, Peter Bagge, Ray Fenwick, Stephan Blanquet, Taylor McKimens, Tom Neely, Tomer Hanuka, Yuko Shimizu and dozens more.

(W/A/CA) Michelle Fus For fans of TEEN TITANS: RAVEN and LORE OLYMPUS comes the game-changing, multimedia webcomic and Kickstarter sensation from acclaimed creator Michelle Fus, available in softcover for the first time with a new retail-exclusive cover.? When a young, shy girl named Ava discovers that the demon who haunts her is actually the spirit of an ancient alien queen named Wrathia, the two form a dangerous pact.? But in exchange for a better life, Ava must help Wrathia seek revenge against TITAN?the most powerful being in the universe.

(W/A) Mikage Sawamura Naoya, a university student who can infallibly detect lies, embarks on another investigation into mysterious phenomena with his eccentric professor, Akira Takatsuki. Their latest client claims that they've contacted the spirit of a missing classmate while playing the Kokkuri fortune-telling game. Afterwards, a famous actress comes to Naoya looking for advice about ghosts, and more of Takatsuki's enigmatic past comes to light!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Chris Samnee, Matheus Lopes Written By Dean Hale, Shannon Hale, Tini Howard, Steve Orlando, and Andrew Constant Art By Javier Rodriguez, Eleonora Carlini, Kath Lobo, Brandt & Stein, and more The Titans have stepped up to become the DCU's premier superhero team, and all eyes are on them! Who are Starfire, Raven, Donna Troy, and Beast Boy? Where do they come from, and what do they stand for? All will be revealed in this all-new series of spotlight tales in the spirit of the beloved 1980s classic Tales of the New Teen Titans! When a spaceship bearing Tamaranean markings crash-lands on Earth, alien princess and warrior Starfire goes on a solo mission to uncover its origins! Raven comes to the aid of a woman in over her head with the Church of Blood, and she'll have to face a terrible reminder of her mother's tragic past...and an evil closer to her than you may think! Donna Troy has always seen the world through the lens of her camera, and when she hears rumors of an insidious new leader on the rise in Markovia, she'll stop at nothing to use her powers and he

(W/A/CA) Enrique Fernandez A captivating parable and timeless tale of love, passion, violence, and humor in the spirit of 1001 Nights and Aladdin-but one that blasts the conventional clich?s to bits! An amazing graphic work, mixing great character design and storyboard-inspired action with an exciting color palette. 'Allow me to tickle your fancies with my tale, a tale woven from the threads of a hundred other tales....' These are the first words of the masked storyteller who relates the epic story of the young lovers, daring Irvi and beautiful Sian, who are separated by fate... of Cobra, the soldier who becomes emperor by the path of blood, rage, and magic... and Maluuk, the dwarf actor who plans a revolution. Artist Enrique Fern?ndez paints a colorful and magical universe populated by glamorous and fascinating characters in this original graphic novel.

(W) Heather Nuhfer & Various (A) Marcelo DiChiara & Various (CA) Dario Brizuela The prank war to end all prank wars has erupted in Titans Tower, but Beast Boy seems to be out-pranking everyone. Then, Robin's 'Poetry Jam' was supposed to be romantic, but things are about to get really gross instead. And when Titans Tower is condemned, the Titans find out if the Batcave is available! Collects TEEN TITANS GO! #19-24.

(W/A) Miyuki Nakayama Neneko's investigation of the Saiguu family and the bridge where Yukari's life changed forever has taken an even darker turn. As Neneko's surroundings are enveloped by a black, swirling mist, she fights to break free from the haze, striking back at her would-be assailants. They attempt to defend themselves, but Neneko's reason is failing her, and she can see nothing but red...

(W/A/CA) Miyuki Nakayama Upon hearing a rumor about a ghost that haunts a nearby bridge, Neneko and friends head to the area to see for themselves. But when they arrive, they find a bit more than they bargained for... For readers ages 16 and up.

Join shrine priestess Neneko and her familiar, Shichikage, in the latest volume of this romantic comedy manga!

(W/A/CA) Miyuki Nakayama Shichikage has fallen into a deep sleep, and Neneko enters his consciousness to save him! Meanwhile, things have gotten awkward between Miya and her familiar, Shingetsu...