Is there life after death? People across the globe have been trying to answer this question since the beginning of time. Many have had near death experiences claiming to have seen the light. Some have claimed to arrive at heavens gates. Some claim to have spoken to dead souls below. But no one has ever been able to prove it?. until now. Rogue scientist, Professor Alscott, secretly hired by the Vatican, sets out to prove what no one else has. Does heaven and hell really exist? With the help of his four brightest students, Professor Alscott sets out to prove this age old question by putting his students in near death conditions and recording what they see. It works! Until something goes terribly wrong? Written by Julian Metter with artwork by Edison George (John Woo's Seven Brothers, Beyond).

(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

(A) Joseph Doolin & Various The Rangers of Freedom were 'Biff' Barkley, 'Tex' Russell and Peter Cabot, three young men who were recruited by the FBI because their physical and mental fortitude made them 'the best specimens of American youth.' They donned patriotically themed bulletproof costumes, but they had no secret identities. Together with Ranger Girl they fought villainous Nazis and Japanese forces led by the Super-Brain and the Black Dragon Society. Though they had no powers, the Rangers were good fighters. And they needed to be - as Superbrain's hooded axeman raises his bloody blade over Ranger Girl - the Freedom Trio slammed into action in the classic 'The Headsman of Hate'! Collects Rangers of Freedom #1-3 (October 1941-February 1942).

(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/A/CA) Aneko Yusagi Motoyasu and friends are in Siltvelt when the Melromarc army invades. But what exactly has Itsuki been up to this whole time? Motoyasu and Naofumi ride a dragon and face off against the Church of the Three Heroes in an epic battle!

(W) Aneko Yusagi Having obtained the ability Time Reversal, the Spear Hero Motoyasu Kitamura uses his power to change the past in his quest for world peace and to fulfill the wishes of his beloved Filo. In order to achieve his goal, he must protect the life of Naofumi Iwatani, whose safety is one of the conditions of the time loop. Under the belief that Naofumi's life is in danger in Melromarc, Motoyasu and Naofumi travel to Siltvelt. But even in Siltvelt, what disasters will befall them?

(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) Aneko Yusagi (A/CA) Aiya Kyu Naofumi is summoned to another world as a hero, but finds himself the victim of a conspiracy. There's a warrant on his head for kidnapping the princess! They run to a nobleman's mansion to escape their pursuers, only to come face-to-face with someone from Raphtalia's dark past. Rated Teen

(W) Aneko Yusagi (A/CA) Aiya Kyu Rising from the depths of despair, this is a fantasy about persistence. Church of the Three Heroes vs. Four Holy Heroes! Can Naofumi protect Raphtalia, Filo, and the world? What is the mysterious high priest aiming at? From despair, Naofumi chooses an evil path. The flames of the curse series will burn!

(W/A/CA) Aneko Yusagi After Rishia becomes the newest member of Naofumi's party, they begin a unique type of strength training in hopes of growing stronger. But just as they start, Naofumi receives a request from the queen-mysterious monsters have begun to appear and she wants him to take care of them!

(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) Keith Garrett & Various The Expanse is vast, and traversing the space between worlds in the solar system requires a ship. For a crew, a ship is freedom, home, safety, and a source of income, but also a source of responsibility and often debt. Out in space, other ships are potential targets, allies, or threats. The Ships of the Expanse offers details on many of the kinds of space ships characters in an Expanse game might encounter, or perhaps even own. From shuttles and racing pinnaces to lumbering ice-haulers and massive warships, the sourcebook describes them all. Ships of the Expanse also features information on space stations and new rules for maintenance and repair, buying and selling cargo, new stunts and hazards, and much more.

(W) Si Lewen, Art Spiegelman (A/CA) Si Lewen A hauntingly original wordless illustrated novel by forgotten master Si Lewen, with an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Art Spiegelman. Si Lewen's Parade is a timeless story, first published in 1957, told in a language that knows no country, a wordless epic that, despite its muteness, is more powerful than the written or the spoken word. Reproduced in a unique two-sided accordion-fold format with an extensive overview of the artist's career on the verso, The Parade is a celebration of art and the story of recurring war as Si Lewen experienced it over the past 90 years, watching the joyful parades that marked the end of World War I lead into the death marches of World War II and the Korean War. As The Parade unfolds, the reader is taken on an unforgettable journey of sequential images. Available in a standard edition, The Parade is also available in a Limited Edition of 150 copies with an original art print by Art Spiegelman, signed by Lewen and Spiegelman.

(W) Michael Cherkas, Larry Hancock The paranoia and conspiracy theories continue! Beleaguered reporter Matt Sinkage's quest to discover the truth behind an apparent, government-backed alien invasion of earth leads him to investigate a quasi-religious UFO cult based in an idyllic small American community. Then the sudden death of a prominent politician paves the way for Senator Harrison Callahan to seek the Presidency of the United States. But Sinkage, believing that Callahan is an alien pawn, is determined to stop him at all costs.

(W) Larry Hancock (A) Michael Cherkas Several years after his fateful final encounter with would-be presidential assassin Matt Sinkage, private detective Phil Housley finds himself reluctantly protecting a paranoid lawyer from alien abductions, sin-ister government agents and mad scientists. At the same time Housley is battling demons from his past that threaten to unravel his own fragile sanity. Collected here for the first time, Abductions continues the Silent Invasion saga of a deeply paranoid and fearful America.

(A) Steve Ditko & Various A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away we blasted off and feasted our eyes on the mind-blowing pages of Space Adventures with Captain Atom, Master of the Universe, aka Captain Allen Adams of the U.S. Air-Force who, after an atomic accident, finds himself with new super powers-the iconic space-age superhero created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko! This latest volume 8 practically demands that you dig out that old goldfish bowl and holster your space ray gun! And remember space cadets don't miss the shuttle! Collects Space Adventures #37-41 (December 1960-August 1961).

(A) Bill Molno & Various A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away we blasted off and feasted our eyes on the mind-blowing pages of Space Adventures with Captain Atom, Master of the Universe, aka Captain Allen Adams of the U.S. Air-Force who, after an atomic accident, finds himself with new super powers-the iconic space-age superhero created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko! This latest volume 8 practically demands that you dig out that old goldfish bowl and holster your space ray gun! And remember space cadets don't miss the shuttle! Collects Space Adventures #37-41 (December 1960-August 1961).

(A) Steve Ditko & Various Space Adventures #42 saw the last appearance of Captain Atom… but don't worry, the iconic space-age superhero created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko will return in his very own comic a few years later! Keep watching future sightings, who knows when he'll next orbit our world! Space Adventures #43: Report From Space A-OKAY! updates us with the history of the first American manned space flight with Alan Shepard as pictured on the cover! Space Adventures #44 introduces us to Merco, the Mercury Man, the last survivor of Mercury, who travels to Earth in a bid to stop wars and save mankind! Join the crusade pilgrims and don't miss your place on this shuttle, 'cos these rockets will soon be out of this world! Collects Space Adventures #42-46 (October 1961-July 1962).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas This bumper-full line-up from Charlton Comics' other-worldly Space War Volume 3 has everything you could imagine from 'The Invaders!' to 'The Seeds from Space' crammed between the pages. With the writing and drawing talents of Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, and Charles Nicholas you just won't be able to put this science fiction spectacular down and if you're quick, you can probably fight off several groups of those marauding aliens! The only question we have is when you gonna buy a ticket for this space ship, 'cos it won't stay in orbit for very long! Collects Space War #11-15 (July 1961-January 1963).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Bill Molno & Various This bumper-full science-fiction feast from Charlton Comics' other-worldly Space War Volume 5 includes... we didn't see The Blobs coming... they could capture a man's mind and now they were after US! And we hope we can capture your mind with the curative talents of Bill Montes, Sale Gentile, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, Rocco Mastroserio, and Owen McCarron. You just won't be able to put this tasty treat down and if you're quick, you can probably fight off several groups of those marauding aliens! The only question we have is when you gonna buy a ticket for this spaceship, because it won't stay in orbit for very long? Collects Space War #21-25 (March-November 1963).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Bill Molno & Various This bumper-full science-fiction feast from Charlton Comics' other-worldly Space War has everything you could imagine from 'Rescue in Space' to 'The Brain Master,' but you don't need to be a brain master to know that crammed between the pages you'll find the writing and drawing talents of Dick Giordano, Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, and Charles Nicholas! You just won't be able to put this tasty treat down and if you're quick, you can probably fight off several groups of those marauding aliens! Collects Space War #16-20 (May 1962-January 1963).

(W) Joe Gill (A) Bill Molno & Various Synopsis: CHARLTON - SPACE WAR (1959 Series) : ISSUES 21 - 25 March - November 1963 This bumper-full science-fiction feast from Charlton Comics' other-worldly SPACE WAR Volume 5 includes... we didn't see THE BLOBS coming...they could capture a man's mind and now they were after US! And we hope we can capture your mind with the curative talents of Bill Montes, Sale Gentile,Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Dick Giordano, Rocco Mastroserio and Owen McCarron. You just won't be able to put this tasty treat down and if you're quick, you can probably fight off several groups of those marauding aliens! The only question we have is when you gonna buy a ticket for this space ship - cos it won't stay in orbit for very long?

(W) Riley Silverman (A) MUTI Experience Tatooine like you've never seen it before! Playfully illustrated by the acclaimed artists of Studio MUTI, Star Wars: Exploring Tatooine is an in-depth, all-new tour of the Skywalker homeworld. Studio MUTI brings Tatooine to life through incredible, all-new art, presented in a large-scale format. Illustrated in the studio's signature tongue-in-cheek style, readers will want to revisit each page again and again, to explore Tatooine's iconic locations. You'll learn about the stories that take place at locales such as the Lars homestead, Mos Espa's podracing Grand Arena, Jabba the Hutt's palace, the Mos Eisley cantina, and even the nest of the mighty Krayt dragon!

(W) Claudia Gray In this gripping sequel to Star Wars: The Rising Storm, the light of the Jedi faces its darkest hour. Hanging like a jewel in the Outer Rim, Starlight Beacon embodies the High Republic at the apex of its aspirations: a hub of culture and knowledge, a bright torch against the darkness of the unknown, and an extended hand of welcome to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. As survivors and refugees flee the Nihil's attacks, the Beacon and its crew stand ready to shelter and heal. But the storm the Knights and Padawans of the Jedi Order stationed there thought had passed still rages; they are simply caught in its eye. Marchion Ro, the true mastermind of the Nihil, is preparing his most daring attack yet-one designed to snuff out the light of the Jedi.

(W) Justina Ireland (A) Phil Noto When a distress plea goes up from the isolated planet Minfar, Resistance heroes Rey, Poe, and Rose hear the call! Together they will face down a First Order battalion, terrifying flying creatures, and a weapon that could change the course of the war!

(W) Jason Keeley & Various Upgrade your science fantasy heroes like never before with the Starfinder Character Operations Manual! Explore the bounds of futuristic roleplaying with three brand-new character classes: the biohacker, the vanguard, and the witchwarper. Add depth to your spacefaring adventures with expanded rules and new options for existing races and classes, as well as new themes and archetypes, plus feats, equipment, spells, and more! Whether you're creating a studious biohacker with a knack for pharmaceuticals, bending the laws of reality with an enigmatic witchwarper, or simply looking to teach your grease-stained mechanic a few new tricks, the Starfinder Character Operations Manual is a must-have companion to the Starfinder Core Rulebook

(W) Various The Drift Crisis hardcover rulebook and setting guide details this massive galaxy-wide event, introducing a vast array of new conflicts, opportunities, and stories. Equip your characters with the latest technologies and techniques for surviving the upheaval, with new gear and character options. Discover the influential factions that are restoring order, profiting on the wreckage, or perpetuating the pandemonium. And experience the Drift Crisis with 20 detailed adventure seeds that range from survival to saving the galaxy!

(W) Various Bring an array of aliens-both weird and familiar-to your science fantasy adventures with Interstellar Species, the newest rulebook for the Starfinder Roleplaying Game! This book offers new options for 7 Starfinder character classes, a system for easily creating your own playable species, and a catalog of around 100 thematic nonplayer characters ready to slot into any adventure, as well as a brand new class: the Evolutionist!

(W/A) Daruma Matsuura It is said that a samurai's spirit rests in their sword-and Ryudo can't even pick one up! Destitute and hopeless, he decides to end it all. But when a beautiful and mysterious woman saves his life and his soul, it is the beginning of Ryudo's journey into a strange world of magic that exists a step away from his own.

(W/A) Daruma Matsuura After his wife, Tsuki, was abducted by an onmyoji sorcerer, Konosuke tries to get on with his life. Struck by a curse that affects his memory, he can't remember who Tsuki was. Then he meets Aya, a young medium whose powers may help Konosuke recover his memory and aid him in his search for Tsuki. His inquiries lead him to the Bureau of Onmyo, who are more than just glorified fortune tellers...

(W/A) Daruma Matsuura After fighting off a bizarre attack by a troupe of manzai comedians, Konosuke and Aki realize the forces of the Tsuchimikado clan are after them. The Tsuchimikado oversee all of the onmyoji and the gifted throughout Japan, and Konosuke realizes finding Tsuki means confronting the powerful clan. Doing so means going to Kyo, the capital. As Konosuke and Aki decide to put Edo behind them, another strange assassin comes calling, and life or death will depend on Konosuke controlling his power to warp metal, or losing himself to it...

(W/A/CA) Daruma Matsuura Down-and-out samurai Ryudo Konosuke has a supernatural gift, but it is a power that has ruined his life. For the gifted, their abilities can be a double-edged sword, granting amazing abilities yet threatening to overwhelm them at the same time. After escaping from some assassins, Konosuke and Aki both struggle not to lose themselves to their gifts. Then a new ally relates the secret story of Lord Haretake of the Tsuchimikado clan. Konosuke will stop at nothing to find his love, Tsuki, but Lord Haretake needs her divine power for his own dark plans... For older teen audiences.

(W) Sam Maggs & Various (A) Jake Bartok Just in time to celebrate the highly-anticipated re-match between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in the forthcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, here are ten original stories about the the valiant Jedi and the evil Sith. Larger-than-life characters clash in epic lightsaber battles that will appeal to young readers and to the young Star Wars fan in all of us! Ten acclaimed authors imagine new tales for some of the most iconic Star Wars characters ever, from Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader, from Obi-Wan Kenobi to Darth Maul, and beyond, complete with beautiful spot illustrations.

(A) Charles Nicholas & Various Charlton's not to be underestimated Strange Suspense Stories boasted a huge roster creative of talents - Bill Fraccio, Bill Molno, Matt Baker, Charles Nicholas, Bill Montes, Rocco Mastroserio. And, of course, Steve Ditko whose moody, individualistic touch came to dominate Charlton's supernatural titles and was at his best in this run of Strange Suspense Stories. Don't miss your chance and check out our latest volume and watch out, fella, these really are a strange mix of horror, suspense, science fiction, fantasy and supernatural stories! Collects Strange Suspense Stories #43-47 (September 1959-May 1960).

(W/A) Ansis Purins Twit Leaf the Elf's day job is picking berries in the Magic Forest, deep within a busy national state park. He'd rather be a mighty warrior elf like his grandpa was. One day he wanders into the strange and mysterious "picnic area" finding a magic glowing box that the evil humans left behind (it's just a kid's Nintendo). Suddenly he's tasked with the heroic quest he always wanted! He is to return the magic talisman to the shadowy "lost and found" chamber which is located in the visitor center by the water fountain.

(W) Edgar Powers (A) Glass House Graphics Turbo and his pals in the Superpet Superhero League are in super-big trouble when the flying ninja squirrels that live in the tree outside the school accuse them of stealing their sacred golden acorn! Truth be told, Professor Turtle is in possession of it - that's why he's been so speedy lately - but he didn't steal it! Can the superpets and ninja squirrels work it out and join forces to battle the real evil that's lurking in the shadows of Sunnyview Elementary?

(W/A/CA) Shaun Tan The visionary Shaun Tan returns to show us the soul-opening work he's been doing for the past five years. Tales of the Inner City is a collection of incredibly original stories, rich with feeling, strangely moving, almost numinous. And when the reader comes to the artwork, it's like walking into an amazing room, and then throwing open a curtain to see a brilliant scene that makes you understand and appreciate everything you've encountered in a deeper way.

(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.

(A) Jim McLauchlin & Various The final volume of Ace Magazines' The Beyond continues apace with pretty much the same stellar creative line-up of sketchers and scribblers from the golden years of the early 50's, I mean, hey, we're talking Ken Rice, Sy Grudko, Louis Zansky, Lou Cameron, Jim McLaughlin, Mike Sekowsky, Frank Giusto, Martin Rose and Warren Kremer. Yeah, kicking off on the first page and all reproduced completely from cover to cover; just like the original comic, it starts good and just keeps right on getting even gooder. Collects The Beyond #26-30 (April 1954-January 1955).