(W/A/CA) Keiichi Arawi A witty surreal all-ages manga which revolves around the day-to-day lives of the young inhabitants of Tokisadame-city. Funny and heartwarming, Nichijou is a humorous look at modern day Japanese life in comic form. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer or a robot's arm hide a rollcake the days that transpire through the course of Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizzare. However admist all the chaos and comedy Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice of life stories giving readers an insight to modern Japanese youth culture.

(W/A/CA) Keiichi Arawi A witty surreal all-ages manga which revolves around the day-to-day lives of the young inhabitants of Tokisadame-city. Funny and heartwarming, Nichijou is a humorous look at modern day Japanese life in comic form. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer or a robot's arm hide a rollcake the days that transpire through the course of Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizzare. However admist all the chaos and comedy Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice of life stories giving readers an insight to modern Japanese youth culture.

(W) Amanda Sheriff, Robert M. Overstreet Since the first film debuted in 1977, Star Wars has dominated the collecting landscape like no other franchise. With record prices set in the world of action figures, and the spirited pursuit of movie posters, comic books, video games, novels and other niches showing no end in sight, the team behind The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has turned its attention to The Overstreet Price Guide To Star Wars Collectibles. In addition to detailed pricing, this volume will be packed with insights and collecting tips from experienced enthusiasts, dealers and more!

(W) Hannah Chute (A) Espe Bastien is eight years old, and his mother is ill. She often has what his father and grandparents call "episodes." She screams and fights, scratches and spits, and has to be carted away to specialized clinics for frequent treatments. Based on the creator's own childhood experiences, The Parakeet is the story of a boy whose only refuge from life's harsh realities lies in his imagination. In his eyes, we see the confusion and heartache he feels as he watches his mother's illness worsen and the treatments fail. Through his eyes, we see how mental illness can both tear families apart and reaffirm the bonds of love.

(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Gabriel Rearte & Various (CA) Gabriel Rearte, Mike Wolfer Deep within the Earth lies a world of dangers and unimaginable creatures! This is Pellucidar, one of the most beloved creations of Edgar Rice Burroughs! Ruled by the blood-thirsty Mahars, Pellucidar lives in fear of the pterosaurian terrors, but when a newly discovered tunnel leads the Mahars to the lost continent of Caspak, the flesh-eating monsters launch an invasion of the Land That Time Forgot! This volume collects the Pellucidar/Land That Time Forgot: Terror From the Earth's Core 3-issue series and the Pellucidar One Shot, plus a cover gallery and more.

(W) Mark Poulton, Chase Poulton (A/CA) Ryan Onorato Friday night means pizza night for the Poulton family. However, when their son, Chase, plants a slice of pepperoni in their backyard, every night becomes pizza night after a mysterious tree appears. The Poultons soon learn free pizza comes with a price. For those with a taste for horror, sink your teeth into the Pizza Tree!

(W) Jeremy Whitley (A) Telenia Albuuquerque & Various (CA) Sorah Suhng, Eddy Swan Date Night is over and a new day is dawning on Raven's crew. Everything is different. Everything is perfect. Everything is about to fall apart. Just when things couldn't get better, the wind stops blowing and an old enemy catches up with Sunshine. When the wind, the rain, and the sea itself turn on Raven's crew, can they survive? Who will be left to tell the story of The Pirate Princess?

(W) Steve Orlando, Steve Foxe (A/CA) Valentina Brancati What if you got one last adventure with your best friend? Andy and Rocket grew up together, with Rocket serving as Andy's guardian through every one of childhood's ups and downs. So, when Rocket passes away right before Andy's 14th birthday, he's rudderless. He can't imagine making the transition to high school without Rocket at his side. The day before school starts, when Andy is at his lowest, he visits Rocket's grave and unexpect-edly summons the RAINBOW BRIDGE, a gateway to a fantasy world where pets discover their afterlife. But there's a dark shadow to this paradise, and without Andy's help, Rocket's eternity may be grim? The first graphic novel from AfterShock's new YA imprint, Seismic Press, RAINBOW BRIDGE was con-ceived and written by Steve Orlando (PROJECT PATRON, KILL A MAN, Midnighter) and Steve Foxe (Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Grumpy Cat) with art by Valentina Brancati (Les Ravencroft, Ghost Writer). Published in the category standard size of 6.5' x 9.5', this 120-page OGN will resonate with anyone who has

(W) Gary Reed & Various (A) Craig Brasfield & Various (CA) Ken Meyer The X-Files meets Mission Impossible. A unique team of operatives, led by the mysterious Edgar Allan Raven, are brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Formed of both skeptics and believers, the team is called in by local or government authorities when cases prove to be too bizarre, too unusual, or just plain unsolvable. Collects issues #1-4.

(W) Gary Reed (A) Seppo Makinen & Various (CA) David Boller The X-Files meets Mission Impossible. A unique team of operatives, led by the mysterious Edgar Allan Raven, are brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Formed of both skeptics and believers, the team is called in by local or government authorities when cases prove to be too bizarre, too unusual, or just plain unsolvable. Collects issues #5-8.

(W) Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez & Various (A) Bill Sienkiewicz & Various (CA) Tony Daniel Ricanstruction: Reminiscing & Rebuilding Puerto Rico is an anthology featuring contributions from writers and artists from the comic book industry like Gail Simone, Greg Pak, Reginald Hudlin, Denys Cowan, Tony Daniel, Ken Lashley, Bill Sienkiewicz, Yanick Paquette, Gabby Rivera, Will Rosado, Jorge Jimenez, Mike Allred, Chris Sotomayor, to Puerto Rican and Latinx celebrities like Rosario Dawson, Rubén Blades, Javier Muñoz, Sonia Manzano and over 100 more. 100% of the proceeds from this anthology will go to the continued work to help over 3 million Americans living in Puerto Rico. These short stories remind us all that the true power of being a hero is inside each of us.

(W) Scott Chitwood (A) Danny Luckert (CA) Paul Ballard When a mysterious asteroid nears Earth, the unexpected happens. A powerful gravitational force from the object causes the sea to roll back hundreds of miles in an unprecedented low tide. As the receding water rushes out, Hannah and other passengers from a doomed cruise ship find themselves stranded in an alien landscape once hidden under the waves.

Saturday AM Presents How to Draw Diverse Manga features Saturday AM's most popular artists, who themselves represent racial identities, ethnicities, and cultures from all over the world as well as diverse gender identities. The reader-friendly, step-by-step presentation, which is accessible even to beginning artists, shares drawing guidance for Faces, features, and expressions; Bodies, proportions, and body positivity; Hair, including afros, braids, and waves; Developing character design through the language of shape, silhouette, and color schemes; and Avoiding stereotypes and caricatures.

(W) Sebastian Girner (A/CA) Galaad A loner by trade, treasure hunter Luvander is forced to team up with a team of scraggly adventurers, each hoping to find a treasure of their own in the fabled dungeon known as "the Dragon's Maw," at the bottom of which slumbers endless wealth... or certain doom! For these scruffy scoundrels, what starts out as a road to riches becomes the first step on an epic journey to destiny, for Luvander holds a secret in her heart that will shatter the chains of fate, and bring light to a world encroached upon by an ancient darkness.

(W/A/CA) Patricia Lyfoung As Maud and Guilhem prepare for their wedding by day, at night they continue to put on their masks for justice for the lost and forgotten. They seem to have the most perfect connection and truest love. Only the approach of a grand ball casts a shadow on their relationship, for Maud must beware of the impetuous Natalia, the one who bears the ring that belonged to Guilhem's father. And Guilhem, torn between a secret he dares not share even with his beloved Maud, makes a decision that may throw them into turmoil forever! Will Maud, who can't stand all the pomp and circumstance of the French elite, learn to fight in lace and petticoats? Will Guilhem abandon the woman he loves? Available in softcover and hardcover editions.

(W) J. M. DeMatteis (A) Jon J. Muth & Various (CA) Michael Zulli A screenwriter's repressed memories of childhood abuse return, along with his extraordinary method of coping: astral projection. Lucas Hart once again engages in out-of-body experiences with angels, aliens, and otherworldly beings in hopes of finding the magician whose powers can advance the human race. Created by an all-star cast of comic legends, this deluxe edition gathers all of the original 15 comics, originally published by DC Comics, for the very first time. New cover art by Michael Zulli (Puma Blues).

(W) James Buckley Jr (A) Izeek Esidene (CA) Ian Churchill Harriet Tubman escaped slavery, helped dozens make it to freedom, and then became an abolitionist and women's rights advocate. Here's the remarkable life story of an American hero, told in an exciting graphic novel format. Harriet Tubman lived an incredible life, one more heroic than any comic book superhero. In 1849 she escaped slavery for the first time. Then she headed back into the South, helping about 70 slaves find freedom on more than a dozen dangerous journeys along an elaborate abolitionist network called the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! is the latest in the Show Me History! collection, previously featuring the stories of real-life American luminaries such as Abraham Lincoln, Alexander Hamilton, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Like the rest of Show Me History!, and befitting her almost unbelievable life, Fighter for Freedom! is presented in full-color, graphic novel format-a long-form comic book.

(W) Ben Robinson, Marcus Reily Explore the behind the scenes process to reveal the thinking and the artwork behind the creation of the most iconic ships in Star Trek's history! This book, which covers more than 30 ships including the Voyager, Delta Flyer, V'ger, and the Enterprise-J, is packed with original concept art, and includes work from legendary artists Syd Mead and Robert McCall. Continue the exploration of the design process that led to the iconic Star Trek ships from the hit television programs and films. Includes first-time ever collected concept art and sketches. Learn about the real-world people events behind one of the greatest science fiction universes.

Readers will love the challenge of searching and finding unique artifacts and weapons from a galaxy far, far away! Padawans of all ages will need to use the Force to find all the objects in this colorful 48-page Search and Find which includes new scenes from the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This book is sure to engage fans for hours as they journey through the best scenes from Episodes VII and VIII...plus get a peek into the next installment of the exciting Star Wars saga!

(W) Marc Sumerak If you only knew the power of the Dark Side! Join Emperor Palpatine, otherwise known as Darth Sidious, in this exploration of the Sith and the evil users of the Dark Side of the Force. Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith will thrill young fans with dark-side knowledge, incredible artwork, and interactive features, such as pop-ups, booklets, and lift-the-flap inserts.

(W) Reid Beaman, Ryan Beaman (A) Reid Beaman Maxwell Fox didn't know what he would witness in France. America had only been in the Great War since April 6, 1917. Nothing could have prepared him for the horrors that awaited him and the rest of the men of the 4th Infantry "Ivy" Division. As the Meuse-Argonne Offensive raged on, Maxwell became assigned to a unit of stretcher bearers, men who were tasked with running into harm's way to rescue their fallen brethren from the clutches of death. A dark and honest look at the bond of brotherhood during war, The Stretcher Bearers tells the unforgettable tale of a young soldier trying to save the lives of wounded soldiers and keep the men he'd formed a bond with alive.

(W) Perry Crowe (A/CA) Jed Dougherty It's Stud! The guardian barbarian of the far-off planet Ouroboros. Stud fights an epic battle for good with the help of his magical weapon, The BloodBlade and his beefy boyfriend, Astro. But the blade carries a terrible curse, a curse rooted in blood. Action and adventure abound in this thrilling sci-fi & fantasy comedy.

(W) Ryan Cady (A) Various (CA) Dj Product 1969 Celebrate the sounds of SoCal's favorite sons with this official Sublime graphic novel! Xanadu meets Superbad in this heartfelt anthology of Sublime legends brought to life by Ryan Cady (Green Lantern, Poppy's Inferno), Audrey Mok (Archie), Alex Diotto (Youth), Hayden Sherman (Angel & Spike), Logan Faerber ('Namwolf), alongside rising stars Bill Masuku, Robert Ahmad, and Julianne Griepp. Featuring a brand new cover by Sublime logo creator Opie Ortiz! Plus: the one and only Lou-Dog!

(W) Sam Maggs (A) Kendra Wells A swashbuckling adventure inspired by the historical exploits of real-life female pirates. Anne Bonny had it all - her own ship, a pirate crew, and a fearsome reputation - but a new enemy has her on the run and it'll take all of Anne's courage to stay afloat. The night before a major heist, Anne has an unsettling dream, and come morning, the robbery is thwarted by Woodes Rogers, a zealot who has sworn to eliminate piracy. With no plan to escape, Anne must persuade her crew to seek the meaning of her dream - or perish.

(W) Jeffrey Kaufman (A) Frederico Zumel (CA) Franchesco Shotguns, grenades and sleigh bells... we'll see who's actually on whose list. Scary Fails' first chapter comes to an end as Edward Hyde and Nikola Tesla fly to Bangladesh to kill "The Claus." While fairy tales typically have happy endings, this is the world of Scary Fails, where lies are truth and the truth is what we make of it.

(W) Tyler Chin-Tanner (A) James Boyle, Andrew Dalhouse (CA) James Boyle Prince Kaidan, born to inherit the throne, is set to complete his secret training with his aunt, the magical Lady Taleissa when tragedy strikes. He returns home to find his parents missing and his kingdom destroyed, along with everything he'd ever hoped and dreamed. A new path is set: find whatever pieces of his old life he can and use them to build something new - if he can live that long! A fresh retelling of the King Arthur story, The Orphan King upends the concept of birthright in a magical coming-of-age adventure for the ages.

(W/A/CA) Yusa Igen is over the moon now that his love is out in the open. However, his happiness will not last long, as new enemies arrive at his residence. Their hidden agendas might have devastating consequences. Asakin is showing signs of finally becoming the king Caesar trained him to be. Still, this change leaves Caesar with the feeling that he might not be useful anymore.

(W/A/CA) Hajin Yoo Attempting to balance love and career, Ewon agrees to his lustful lover Mookyul's scheme to have sex only once a week. The poor young man doesn't realize that this sex must make up for the rest of the week... and might even be life-threatening. Ewon attempts to domesticate Mookyul's sex drive by teaching the man household chores. Little does he know that Mookyul can transform even simple housework into twisted sexual foreplay.

(W) Brad Mick & Various (A) Katie Solomon & Various (CA) Kit Caoagas Trailer Park Boys is a documentary-stye TV comedy about the inhabitants of Sunnyvale Trailer Park, located in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada. Like the show, this graphic novel anthology follows the exploits of Sunnyvale's most notorious residents, Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles as the attempt to make money through various outrageous and greasy (and mostly illegal) get-rich-quick schemes, hotly pursued by the park's drunken supervisor, Jim Lahey, and his shirtless sidekick Randy.

(W) Mark Kneece (A) Julie Collins Josh Clayton's mother has killed a man and left Josh in charge of disposing of the body. The trouble is, the body will not stay put. From dogs to low-life trailer park denizens, Josh's life slips ever more deeply into hell as he attempts to keep the corpse under wraps. Josh, a sensitive teenager, attempts to persevere in the face of a morbid dilemma: guilt and fear over the crime conflict with his reluctant devotion to his mother. In the meantime, he has the additional task of taking care of his younger brothers and sister while enduring the ordinary minefield known as high school. As pressure on Josh builds to critical mass, he suddenly finds himself involved in a relationship with Michelle. She tries to understand him. And, to her credit, she almost does. Josh is forced to take a difficult stand against his own mother or never be able to move on. By two members of the faculty of sequential art at the Savannah College of Art & Design.

(W) Kwame Mbalia, Robert Venditti (A) Olivia Stephens The best-selling and awarding-winning novel about a Black boy who helps folk heroes and gods through storytelling is now a dynamic graphic novel! Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is dreading the month he's going to spend on his grandparents' farm in Alabama, where he's being sent to heal from the tragedy. But on his first night there, a sticky creature shows up in his bedroom and steals Eddie's notebook. Tristan chases after it, and a tug-of-war ensues between them underneath a Bottle Tree. In a last attempt to wrestle the journal out of the creature's hands, Tristan punches the tree, accidentally ripping open a chasm into the MidPass, a volatile place with a burning sea, haunted bone ships, and iron monsters that are hunting the inhabitants of this world. Tristan finds himself in the middle of a battle that has left Black American folk heroes J

(W) Marcus Rediker (A) David Lester Set at the pinnacle of the "Golden Age" of Atlantic piracy, this novel follows three unlikely companions, who are sold into servitude on a merchant ship and unwittingly thrust into a voyage of rebellion. They are John Gwin, an African American fugitive from bondage in South Carolina; Ruben Dekker, a common seaman from Amsterdam; and Mark/Mary Reed, an American woman who defies stereotypes by dressing as a man. Mutiny ensues against the tyrannical Captain Skinner, who is thrown overboard to make way for democracy aboard The Night Rambler. The crew's new order provides radical social benefits, all based on real, documented practices of contemporary pirate ships: democratic decision-making, a social security net, health and disability insurance, and equal distribution of spoils taken from prize ships. Adapted from the scholarship and research of historian Marcus Rediker, Under the Banner of King Death will inspire readers with its tale of those on the bottom fighting back and achieving, against all odds, a democratic and egalitarian social order, if

(W/A/CA) Agustin Graham Nakamura Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping pages of 'Zero Point,' a graphic novel that pays homage to 80s and 90s action films! Meet Bird, a hitman seeking redemption from his ruthless past under the shadow of his mentor, Crow. When a final mission goes sideways, he's pitted against Kat, a young and deadly assassin. As roles reverse and loyalties blur, 'Zero Point' delivers charismatic characters, intense battles, and unexpected alliances, all illustrated in captivating Manga-style artwork. Get ready for a roller-coaster ride where the line between predator and prey is shattered. Black Rain meets The Professional. Impressive cinematographic artwork in Manga style.