Move forward two decades. See the world as the giant media moguls and software companies have become our new big brothers. They want the best for us. They know what's best for us. And maybe we don't always know so well. Ted Rall updates 1984 in a scathing look at where we could be headed; and this is all Rall, no holds barred, no prisoners.

(W) Justin Zimmerman (A) Russell Brown, Fran Gamboa (CA) Clayton Crain Broken hero. Bi-polar A.I. Irradiated wasteland. A subversive/existential black-comedy crisis centuries in the making. But mostly? It's big frickin' Mechs versus big frickin' Monsters!

The kids at prestigious Greycliff Academy are in for a surprise when their hero, Kirby Finn, turns out to be something he's not.To the students at exclusive Greycliff Academy, Kirby seems to have it all: charm, brains, and a lucky streak that won't quit. He's also the notorious mastermind behind the snarky videos, "7 Good Reasons Not to Grow Up," which expose how being an adult isn't all it's cracked up to be. Why would any kid want to become one of them?But there's also a mystery about Kirby. And when his best friend, Raja, finds out that Kirby isn't the person he's pretending to be, Kirby, Raja, and their friends may be forced to grow up sooner than they think and face the world head-on.

(W) David Kushner (A) Koren Shadmi A for Anonymous shows how a leaderless band of volunteers successfully used hacktivism to fight for the underdog, embarrass their rich and powerful targets - from Sony and Paypal to the Church of Scientology and Ferguson Police Department - all in the name of freedom of speech and information. Their exploits blurred the distinction between "online" and "reality," and help shape our contemporary world. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

Corey Biggs is an art-school dropout with no road map for life. But when he discovers he's secretly a lost prince from a fantastical realm thought only to exist in his uncle's book, Corey must cross dimensions in a magical camper van called "Warrior 1" to save his best friend from the clutches of evil.... and answer the call of adventure. Adventure Van is a throwback sci-fi/fantasy comedy thrill ride created and written by actor/writer Michael McMillian and illustrated by Ryan Cody. Collects issues #1-5.

(W/A/CA) Jason Shiga Adventuregame Comics is a new series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga's hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds. Leviathan is set in a medieval coastal village, where residents live in fear of a giant sea creature. Your goal as a reader is simple: defeat the Leviathan! As you wander through the open world, the town's backstory is revealed. You can attempt to visit the library to try and learn why the Leviathan destroyed it years ago. You can stop by the castle to discover the town was once riddled with crime and theft. If you're lucky, you may find your way to the old wizard who may possess the one thing that could keep the Leviathan at bay. But not everything is as it appears in this village. Can you discover the secrets and stop the Leviathan before it's too late?

(A) Kurt Schaffenberger & Various Adventure back into the Unknown with this latest PS Artbooks softie title, Adventures into the Unknown Volume 23! With the artistic talents of legends such as Derek Rutherford, Pete Constanza, and the great Kurt Schaffenberger, they gave us heroes, dinosaurs, aliens, monsters, ghosts, wizards and witches enough to satisfy all growing ghouls and boys! Collects ACG's Adventures into the Unknown #129-133 (October 1961/April 1962).

(W) Chase Kantor (A) Chris Peterson, Tiffany Tate The story of a kingdom on the brink of revolution. Alice, now the sole heir to the Spade throne, is the target of religious fanatics hellbent on twisting her to their cause. With only her lazy cat and the clothes on her back, Alice must flee her privileged life and embark on a journey where any turn could be her last. Forced to work as a servant in a foreign land, Alice must use all her wits to stay alive whilst searching for an opportunity to escape the Club palace. Meanwhile, factions across the kingdom continue their plans for their bloody conquest. Can Alice figure a way out before invading forces descend upon her once more?

(W/A/CA) Hope Larson From New York Times-bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator Hope Larson comes All My Friends, the final standalone book in a middle grade graphic novel trilogy about friendship, family, and music. Middle-schooler Bina has everything she's ever wanted. She has new friends and a new band whose song is about to be featured on her favorite television show. But being in the spotlight is hard. When Bina and her band are offered a record deal, Bina is thrilled. Her parents are not. Now, Bina is barely speaking to her mom and dad. To make matters worse, Bina and her best friend, Austin, are still awkward around each other after their failed first date. Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Best Friends by Shannon Hale, this is the story of how Bina finally figures out how to blend the various parts of her life together to make the perfect melody.

(W/A/CA) Victoria Jamieson Eleven-year-old Imogene (Impy) has grown up with two parents working at the Renaissance Faire, and she's eager to begin her own training as a squire. First, though, she'll need to prove her bravery. Luckily Impy has just the quest in mind - she'll go to public school after a life of being homeschooled! But it's not easy to act like a noble knight-in-training in middle school. Impy falls in with a group of girls who seem really nice... until they don't. For the first time, she's embarrassed of her thrift shop apparel, her family's unusual lifestyle, and their small, messy apartment. And when her new friends encourage her to do something mean, Impy goes along with it. Before long, Impy doesn't even recognize herself. Is she the dragon in her own story or the heroic knight?

Forbidden to become a pilot by her overprotective father, Amelia Erroway yearns to command her own airship. To prove her worth, she sets off alone on her father's prized craft. But disaster strikes: A fierce storm crashes her ship in uncharted lands and Amelia, now a castaway, must use her wits to survive. With the help of Rastor and Fynley, brothers who live deep in the Juniper rainforest, Amelia is determined to repair her airship and, with her newly formed crew, fly home. Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

(A) Michael Turner & Various This high quality, over-sized, full color, glossy cover art book highlights Aspen Comics' most breathtaking artwork by the industry's top talents. A must have for ALL Aspen fans! Limited to only 300 hand-numbered editions!

(W/A/CA) Ricardo Delgado Ricardo Delgado is a master storyteller. His Age of Reptiles graphic novels are universally acclaimed for their stunning detailed depiction of dinosaurs and prehistory. With his work as a storyboard artist and character designer for films including Apollo 13, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Incredibles, Men in Black, and Wall-e, Delgado is also one of Hollywood's leading conceptual designers. In 2021, he created an entirely new vision in the illustrated novel Ricardo Delgado's Dracula of Transylvania, featuring 20 stunning pages of concepts and designs. The book quickly sold out (look for a trade paperback edition of this book soon!). Clover Press is proud to present a complete collection of the exotic locations, designs and concepts behind Ricardo Delgado's Dracula of Transylvania in this stunning 200-page hardcover, featuring never-before-seen art from Delgado's world of vampires. Delgado shares his thoughts behind the art, writing about his process and other annotations - a must for any collector of his work, or any die-hard Dracula fan.

Quiet... birds... nature.... That's what Aster expects when her parents move their whole family to the middle of nowhere. It's just her (status: super-bored), her mom and dad (status: busy with science), her brother (status: has other plans), and... magic? In her new home, Aster meets a mysterious old woman with a herd of dogs who gives her a canine companion of her own. But when she and her dog Buzz are adventuring in the forest, they run into a trickster spirit who gives Aster three wishes. After wishing for the ability to understand and talk to her dog, she becomes only able to talk in dog language... and the trouble she gets into is just starting.

(W) Rick Kirkman (A/CA) Jerry Scott From the dark days of sleep deprivation to the cacophony of a tri-kid family, Baby Blues reveals the true dark underbelly of parenting to the delight of newspaper readers everywhere. Like a comic epidural, or butt cream on a raging diaper rash, this comic strip has helped take some of the sting out of parenting for countless parents around the world. Baby Blues transcends the comic page by fusing the award-winning imaginations of Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott with familiar family life. Kirkman and Scott intuitively balance the humorous with the poignant through relatable and sometimes all-too-familiar parenting scenes.

(W) Ann M. Martin, Gale Galligan (A/CA) Gale Galligan A graphic novel adapted and illustrated by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gale Galligan!Stacey and Mary Anne are baby-sitting for the Pike family for two weeks at the New Jersey shore. Things are great in Sea City: There's a gorgeous house right on the beach, a boardwalk, plenty of sun and sand... and the cutest boy Stacey has ever seen!Mary Anne thinks that Stacey should leave Scott alone and focus on the Pike kids, but Stacey's in love. Looking for reasons to hang around his lifeguard stand takes up all her time, which means Mary Anne has to do the job of two baby-sitters! How can she tell Stacey that Scott just isn't interested without ruining their friendship and breaking Stacey's heart?

Great Scott! Bring fresh color to Marty McFly, Doc Brown, George, Lorraine, and Biff in more than 50 fan-favorite scenes recreated with all-new, detail-filled artwork in Back to the Future: The Official Coloring Book. The DeLorean Time Machine may need to go 88 mph to travel through time, but you can go slow, unwind, relax, and take your time coloring in the details. Then explore and color more than 50 favorite scenes, moments, and characters from the classic 1980s film series! Includes iconic images from Back to the Future Parts I-III.

(W) Olivier Legrand, JB Dijan (A/CA) David Etien Based on Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, The Baker Street Four provides an inside look behind the infamous Baker Street Irregulars. Billy, Charlie, and Tom are inseparable, and for good reason. Filled with con men and scoundrels, London's East End is not a place that is easily survived alone. Fortunately, these three boys can count on the protection of Sherlock Holmes, for whom they sometimes act as spies. When Tom's girlfriend is kidnapped, the heroes will have to use their budding sleuthing skills to find her. Along the way, they unexpectedly add a fourth member to the team and ultimately become the youngest detectives of the Victorian era.

(W/A/CA) James Kochalka Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka returns with another uproariously funny caper for Banana Fox to sniff out! Banana Fox has a real mess on his hands this time! When the jail is left in ruins and Sour Grapes is on the run, Banana Fox has very few clues to work with to find him. He's coming across a number of red herrings, so it's clear that something fishy is going on... With the help of Sharyanna, William, and Sour Grapes Jr. (?!), can Banana Fox get to the bottom of this caper, or will the baddies run wild forever?

(W) Joshua Glenn Superhumans-humans who've evolved into creatures stronger, smarter, and more gifted than we have any reason to be-first showed up in science-fictional narratives during the genre's emergent Radium Age. Originally published between 1902 and 1928, the stories and excerpts anthologized in this volume by Joshua Glenn feature the likes of Marie Corelli's Young Diana, who, having been rendered super-alluring via a rejuvenation experiment, seeks revenge on a sexist society; Thomas Dunbar, one of the first lab-created superhumans; Zoo and Yva, superwomen who contemplate the extermination of us mere mortals, thanks to George Bernard Shaw and H. Rider Haggard; and Alfred Jarry's André Marcueil, a scientist who develops a super-sexual capacity. Hugo Gernsback gives us Ralph 124C 41+, a benevolent super-genius inventor who dwells atop a New York skyscraper. Thea von Harbou's genius scientist, Rotwang, is even less conscientious in his scheming; as is Arthur Conan Doyle's ever-irascible Professor Challenger, here in one of his final outings. Finally, Jean de La Hire's Nyctalope,

(A) Doug Wildey & Various Youthful operated from 1949 to 1954 and only publishing about ten distinct titles. Doug Wildey was the company's lead artist, with work published in virtually all their titles. He later went on to create the 1964 animated television series Jonny Quest for Hanna-Barbera. To add the excitement you even get a little something extra with the inclusion of Avon Comic's Phantom Witch Doctor (1952); George Harcourt (British East Africa commissioner) murders M'Basi (witch doctor) and Naba (M'Basi's daughter) to acquire their ivory cache, and rwenty-five years later, they return as phantoms to crush his son under tons of ivory. Plus, Night of Mystery (1953); John Mason leaves behind a diary detailing how he tried to help his friend Bob Trant who was a roaming monster, but there is no sign of Mason to be found? Collects Beware #10-12 (June 1952 to October 1952, plus Phantom Witch Doctor (1952) and Night of Mystery (1953).

(W) J.D. Forester (A) Sophie Beer Tiny Idols biographies feature BIG stars for the littlest of hands! Introduce your little ones to Beyoncé with this read-aloud biography that's perfect for BeyHive members young and old. From Girls Tyme and Destiny's Child to her Grammy Award-winning solo career, Beyoncé holds an irreplaceable spot in her fans' hearts. Follow her journey in this inspiring biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!

(A) Reed Crandall & Various Lou Fine was one of the most impressive and influential artists to ever work in comics. His fluid figures were admired and copied by such greats as Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. In the early 40's, the heyday of the Golden Age, he worked for Everett M. 'Busy' Arnold at Quality Comics, and in addition to his impressive covers, he worked on such comics as the Black Condor. Richard Grey Jr., having lost his parents, was raised by giant black condors and after studying his condor foster parents, he learned to fly. Fine also created The Ray, a reporter named Hubert 'Happy' Terrill who was covering the story of a high-flying 'strato-balloon' exploring the upper atmosphere. An electrical storm struck and while closing the outer airlock door, 'Happy' got the full brunt of the storm's energy and the unfiltered sunlight giving him his super powers to absorb energy from his surroundings and emit it from his body in any form he chose. Collects the Black Condor stories from Crack Comics #12-21 (April 1941-February 1942) and The Ray stories from Smash Comics #23-30 (June 19

(A) Jack Kirby & Various Synopsis: PRIZE - THE BLACK OWL from PRIZE COMICS VOL 1 March 1940 - December 1941 Issues #01 - #17 Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the BLACK OWL! Doug got involved with Terry Dane, a private investigator and true to comic-book tradition, she greatly admired the Black Owl and belittled Doug Danville for being useless. Never-the-less he continued fighting criminals as the BLACK OWL - until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle (more of this later). With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others - the BLACK OWL had plenty to keep him busy and probably had to do overtime during the day time hours!

(A) Jack Kirby & Various Synopsis: PRIZE - THE BLACK OWL from PRIZE COMICS VOL 1 March 1940 - December 1941 Issues #01 - #17 Doug Danville was a wealthy New York playboy who decided to fight crime. He put on a costume and began his career as K the Unknown. He later changed his costume and became the BLACK OWL! Doug got involved with Terry Dane, a private investigator and true to comic-book tradition, she greatly admired the Black Owl and belittled Doug Danville for being useless. Never-the-less he continued fighting criminals as the BLACK OWL - until he enlisted in the Army and handed down his costume to Walt Walters, the father of Yank and Doodle (more of this later). With a whole host of enemies including Chief Skullface, the Fox, Frankenstein, Funnibone, the Green Mummy, the Tiger Lady, the Laughing Head and the Terrible Midge, among others - the BLACK OWL had plenty to keep him busy and probably had to do overtime during the day time hours!

(A) Reed Crandall The twelfth volume in this popular ongoing series collects issues #60-#64 of Quality Comics' Blackhawk.

(W) Charles Nicholas Wojtkoski (A) Pierce Rice Blue Beetle Issues 4-6 are a testament to The Fox Publication's dedication to reviving the magic of the Golden Age. With dynamic visuals and a narrative that captures the spirit of a bygone era, this collection is a must-read for both seasoned comic enthusiasts and those discovering the timeless allure of Blue Beetle for the first time. Join us on a journey back to the roots of superhero storytelling, where it all began! Collects Blue Beetle (Fox Publications) #4-6. Collects Blue Beetle #2.

Welcome to Aldis: City of the Blue Rose! This beautiful, full color sourcebook lavishly details the capital city of the central nation in the Blue Rose RPG, providing players and Narrators alike the tools needed to tell stories using the city as a focus. From the intrigues of nobles in the High Ward to the entertainments in the Middle Ward to the roughest parts of town found in the Outer Ward, this supplement details people, important sites, and historical events of the City of the Blue Rose.

(W/A/CA) Makoto Tateno Kai and Lahti must battle at the height of their powers to ward off the advance of a military special force known as "Scatter." But when the ultimate bloodbath leads to an immeasurable loss, will these two men have the strength to rebound? And does a new team member promise help... or heartbreak? Blue Sheep Reverie hits fast and hard with the ongoing saga of a city seething with violence! Will men who live to fight ever find calm in the never-ending storm of bullets? And does true love stand a chance when every day might be your last?

(W) Ryan O'Sullivan, RZA (A/CA) Vasilis Lolos Who are you, what is real? This is the question Bobby Digital is seeking to answer. Embracing his id, ego and superego he embarks on a quest to figure out the nature of his reality and himself. He will be ambushed by enemies unknown, he will be tried in ways most men can't endure. Will he be victorious? Most of all will he survive the Pit of Snakes?! From the mind of the legendary RZA, Bobby Digital and The Pit of Snakes will coincide with the relaunch of the iconic character and be synced to music that will melt your mind.

(A) Frank Springer & Various (CA) Victor Prezio You just gotta get this little gem! Brain Boy by the amazing Frank Springer (best known for Marvel Comics' Dazzler and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) is a heady mix of superhero, fantasy, supernatural, horror, suspense, science fiction and spy adventures! Brain Boy aka Matt Price Jr. works for the 'Organisation of Active Anthropologists', in reality a special counter-intelligence branch of the U.S Secret Service. Fighting earth bound COMMUNIST enemies such as Ricotta and ALIEN adversaries like the microscopic Eerown! Brain Boy read minds, use telekinesis to lift objects or make himself fly, control minds, alter emotional states, and was also super intelligent. However, using his powers took a lot of mental energy, especially when facing another telepath and he could become exhausted quickly. Also featuring SPACE PATROL! Billed as 'America's Greatest Space Drama' and starring Commander Buzz Corry, this one's got it all, painted covers by Norman Saunders and Clarence Doore, interior art from the great Bernie Krigstein.

(W) Atsuhiko Itoh (A) Tomomasa Takuma The distant future: In a universe where humanity's mortal enemy is the alien race known as Bugs, an Imperial battleship suffers a mysterious and devastating attack that sends Captain Alan Corinth crash landing onto an unknown planet. Much to his surprise, rather than the technologically advanced humanity he knows, the humans he encounters there seem to live in a fantasy world filled with swords and magic! With detailed worldbuilding that brings out the best from both fantasy and sci-fi genres, this story spools out to depths unseen in recent years, expertly rendered into visual format by manga artist Tomomasa Takuma.

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi's future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity's very existence.

(W/A/CA) PJ Kaiowa From the Assassin's Creed: Origins artist, Carnivora tells the story of Carlos, a policeman looking for his kidnapped wife in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Armed with his only clue he visits an apartment complex in the slums, only to receive reports from the residents that carnivorous creatures, similar in appearance to missing children, have started to come down from the top of the hill to bring terror and death to the surroundings.

(W/A/CA) Dav Pilkey The Cat Kid Comic Club is deep in discovery in the newest graphic novel in the hilarious and heartwarming worldwide bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man. The comic club is going in all different directions! Naomi, Melvin, and siblings are each trying to find their purpose. Naomi has an idea to get rich quick that causes a lot of commotion and emotion. And when faced with rejections, the friends try and try again to stay true to their vision. To top it off, a surprise visitor comes to class to stir things up. Will a desire for money and power cloud Naomi's purpose? Is it quitting time? Will the club ever be the same? The hilarity is nonstop as the baby frogs navigate sibling relationships, follow their path, and create art -- with purpose! Featured as stories-within-the-story, the mini comics showcase each baby frog's perspective and individual art style.

(A) Iger Shop & Various After losing her parents when they were attacked by the savage Balu natives, Carol London escaped death when an eagle carried her away to the Dawn Lands, a valley hidden in time by the mountains known as the Barriers of the Moon! She was raised by wolves, becoming the pack leader after Kattu dies! With her ability to talk to the animals and her skill in using a bow, spear and knife learned form watching the Hairy Men, a group of Neanderthals who lived in the Dawn Lands she became Cavr Girl, only then having to fight off the attentions of the Neanderthal king Pood and the Hairy Men! Collects Cave Girl #11-14 (1953-1954) and Africa #1 (1955).

(A) Iger Shop & Various After losing her parents when they were attacked by the savage Balu natives, Carol London escaped death when an eagle carried her away to the Dawn Lands, a valley hidden in time by the mountains known as the Barriers of the Moon! She was raised by wolves, becoming the pack leader after Kattu dies! With her ability to talk to the animals and her skill in using a bow, spear and knife learned form watching the Hairy Men, a group of Neanderthals who lived in the Dawn Lands she became Cavr Girl, only then having to fight off the attentions of the Neanderthal king Pood and the Hairy Men! Collects Cave Girl #11-14 (1953-1954) and Africa #1 (1955).

(W/A/CA) Tatsuki Fujimoto Now that Denji has found the noble goal in life of 'touching a boob,' the rest is easy! He just needs to defeat a gigantic bat monster before he bleeds to death. Never underestimate a motivated Chainsaw Man! But will all his sacrifices actually be worth it?? For older teen audiences.

(W/A) Tatsuki Fujimoto A mysterious devil is demanding Denji's heart! Will the devil hunters from Division 4 agree to this deal to save themselves? Or will Denji have to do what Denji does best-turn into a chainsaw and slice up everything that gets in his way?

(W/A) Tatsuki Fujimoto As Denji and his team investigate the whereabouts of the Gun Devil, they're ambushed by a coordinated attack to take them all out. Denji will have to get stronger if he wants to stay alive in this dangerous game! For older teen audiences.