(W) Yuu Toyota
A struggling writer finds himself drawn into darkness by a seductive, talented author in this enthralling psychological drama from the best-selling creator of Cherry Magic!Japan, early 20th century. Subaru Karasuma, an aspiring writer with dashed ambitions, neck-deep in loans he has no hope of paying back, decides it’s time to draw the curtains on his miserable life. Before he can follow through on his dark intent, he’s diverted by the spectacle of a neighbor working frenetically with his literary group to meet the deadline for a work commissioned by Geppo Yagira, a rich and famous novelist. When the devilishly handsome, fiercely talented Geppo lays his eyes on Subaru, the latter’s life is set on a new course. But the new path he’s now treading seems to lead ever deeper into the darkness...
(W) Hijiki
SHE VOWS TO MAKE HER FEELINGS CLEAR!Tsukushi only became aware of how she felt about her best friend Hinoka after having a dream where Hinoka rejected her, while Hinoka has had hidden feelings for Tsukushi all along. But neither knows how the other feels! With the help of her classmates, including the assertive Sara and the handsome glasses girl Yuu, Tsukushi makes a vow: She will confess to Hinoka at the seaside... The continuation of the two-sided one-sided romance! A yuri manga blend of dreams and reality starring an allegedly cheery girl and a supposedly cool beauty picks up the pace in volume 2!
(W) Gardner Fox, Dennis O'Neil, Paul Kupperberg, Various (A) Irv Novick, Gil Kane, Kurt Schaffenberger (CA) Neal Adams
The ten stories collected in this edition run the gamut of the seventies Batman experience. The villains, the sidekicks, the lovers--all their stories are brought to life by a collection of comicdom’s greatest writers and artists. Welcome to the tales that defined comics’ greatest hero for decades to come.
(W) Hako Ichiiro
The story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part.When the death god Kei showed up to claim Aibi as his bride, Shii proved no match for him and had to watch helplessly as Aibi left with Kei in a bid to spare Shii's life. With the help of Inia and Himeno, can Shii stop Kei from marrying Aibi to take control over her special power? Who will win in the fight between a grim reaper dedicated to harvesting Aibi's life and a grim reaper dedicated to protecting it?
(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
The hit danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China (also known as BAB) officially released in English for the first time! In this modern tale with a sci-fi edge, an elite young man with a dark side develops a deep, aggressive relationship with his former doctor. (By the author of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun and Remnants of Filth.)Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable-He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue's overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn't think He Yu capable of love.But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu's former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu's volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng's suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons…including his dark obsession with Xie Qingcheng.The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations.
(W) Akari Otokawa
In this office romance manga with a feline twist, a people-pleaser flirting with burnout discovers his antisocial coworker's secret: She only smiles when she's playing with stray cats! Now he's got a choice: Keep up the facade and keep saying yes to every extra task and happy hour, or risk his perfect work image to sneak off for some simple, frisky fun? Fans of Sweat & Soap and Smoking Behind the Supermarket With You will love this new series from the creator of Cells at Work! Lady.Everyone at work loves Mamoru, because Mamoru never says no. Replacing lightbulbs, carrying boxes, taking over an impossible client from a retiring colleague… He'll do it all, and it's earned him the nickname Prince of the Office. This glittering extrovert's opposite at work is Kurone, a quiet woman in another department who soaks up her boss's senseless mood swings with a blank stoicism. After one particularly long day, Mamoru is thrilled to be walking home alone, sipping a beer (because all his colleagues went drinking and left him to work overtime), when he encounters something strange: The usually glum Kurone is in the park, gleefully playing with stray cats. This secret seems silly, but it brings Kurone joy. It's the start of an unlikely relationship that will lead Mamoru to start reflecting on his life and who he really wants to share it with. Is work really all there is, or can he strike a balance with the help of these fluffy new friends--and a human who might become something more?
(W) Yashu (A) Yotsuba
FROM ARISTOCRAT TO ADVENTURERAfter reincarnating into another world, Cain von Silford is ready to settle down in his new life as an elite aristocrat, despite being blessed by the gods with a dazzling array of skills with unreasonably high stats that can't help but draw attention. However, this new world Cain has found himself in is anything but uneventful!Cain takes on an army of orcs, saves maidens from peril, and is granted a noble title, all before he reaches his twelfth birthday. Now Cain is ready to tackle the next step on his journey: joining the ranks of the adventurer's guild!
(W) Gail Simone, Greg Rucka (A) Nicola Scott, Aaron Lopresti, Various (CA) Nicola Scott
THE MIGHTY AMAZON MUST CONFRONT THE SINS OF HER PAST! Award-winning writer Gail Simone’s critically lauded run on Wonder Woman concludes in this volume leading up to the series’ monumental 600th issue. Following the events of Rise of the Olympian, Diana must fight for her life and her birthright after she is ousted from the Amazons by Achilles in Warkiller. In A Murder of Crows, five mysterious kids with supernatural abilities seem intent on planting seeds of mistrust against Wonder Woman. And in Wrath of the Silver Serpent, Diana must defend Earth from an alien invasion led by someone with close family ties. Collects WONDER WOMAN (VOL. 3) #36-44 and #600, SECRET SIX #10-14, BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #1-3, and a story from DCU HALLOWEEN SPECIAL ‘09 #1.
(W) Pluto
The long-running, supernatural Boys' Love manhwa/webtoon series is now available in English print!After a devastating personal loss, Kyungjoon wants nothing more than to drown his grief in the silence and safety of his houseplants. But Kyungjoon is also a cop, and it's a cop's job to go after criminals. One day, hot pursuit of a suspect leads to Kyungjoon discovering signs of cult activity. Soon, the policeman is caught up in the machinations of monsters and demons, the worst of which is the demon king, Lord Cain, whose survival in this world depends on mana that can only be accessed through a door. To open Cain's door residing inside Kyungjoon, these two will have to get up close and very personal! For Mature Readers.
Devil's Candy, the popular webcomic by Rem and Bikkuri, is a hilarious action-adventure that follows Kazu Decker and his science experiment, Pandora, as they navigate high school with a ghoulish supernatural twist.
(W) Brian Herbert; Kevin J. Anderson (A) Michael Shelfer
The end of an era draws near in the explosive final volume of the Dune: House Harkonnen prequel trilogy!Caught in the crossfire of ancient rivalries and prophetic visions, Leto Atreides and Duncan Idaho find their fates sealed as political alliances fracture and forbidden love takes root. As House Harkonnen’s ruthless grip tightens, destinies are forever altered in this dramatic and unforgettable conclusion to the Dune: House Harkonnen saga.Adapted from the acclaimed prequel novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, this stunning collection is a must for longtime fans and new readers alike!Collects Dune: House Harkonnen #9-12.
(W) Kano Ninomiya
A sweet manga series about an animal hospital that specializes in caring for exotic animals!Welcome to Gekko Animal Hospital, where the staff treats the kinds of patients most vets won't dare touch! Whether your pet has fur, scales, talons, or razor-sharp fangs, this dedicated team is ready to help. From a tortoise with a cracked shell to an anemic tarantula or a snake recovering from burns, they work tirelessly to provide expert care and heartfelt compassion to some of the world's most extraordinary animal companions.
(W) Ammitsu
What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart? This story of unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away, is perfect for fans of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk and Kimi ni Todoke.Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she's had a thing for her best friend Subaru--who's fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?
(W) Ao Jyumonji (A) Eiri Shirai
DAWN OF A NEW ERAThe star fell, the two gods reemerged, and the children of humanity were reduced to servants. Grimgar is now a battleground where followers of Lumiaris and devotees of Skullhell fight a never-ending battle. Even with these cataclysmic events, Haruhiro's journey isn't over yet. Fate thrusts another burden upon him in the form of Manato, a young man who awakens in this world rife with death. Soon, Manato and Haruhiro join forces with a new group of companions-and to forge ahead, they must carve a path through the light and the darkness!
(W) Naoki Yamakawa (A) Akinari Nao
The provocative action manga that's now an anime! A teenage loner gets transported into a fantasy world with his two scary female classmates. The girls find themselves as a wizard and a warrior, but he's woken up as...a farmer?! How will be become a hero now? A new fantasy perfect for fans of Sword Art Online and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime!Yusuke Yotsuya doesn't care about getting into high school--he just wants to get back home to his game and away from other people. But when he suddenly finds himself in a real-life fantasy game alongside his two gorgeous classmates, he discovers a new world of possibility and excitement. Despite a rough start, Yusuke and his friend fight to level up and clear the challenges set before them by a mysterious figure from the future, but before long, they find that they're not just battling for their own lives, but for the lives of millions...
(W) Kyle Higgins, Matt Groom (A) Erica D Urso, Dan Mora, Daniel Bayliss (CA) Dan Mora
AN ELSEWORLDS ADVENTURE FEATURING A DARK KNIGHT LIKE NO OTHER! From the void between our universe and its shadow come horrific apparitions craving nothing but destruction. But from this terror...an immortal legend known as Batman is born. Aided by Nightwing and Robin, this Dark Knight battles unceasingly against deadly shadow monsters who want to destroy our universe. But to fully triumph against a rogues gallery of cosmic evil, Batman must face how his incredible abilities are tied to the shadow universe itself! Collecting IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #1-6.
(W/A/CA) Christopher Moeller
WONDER WOMAN'S ACCLAIMED, FULLY PAINTED EPIC RETURNS IN OVERSIZE HARDCOVER, LIKE NEVER BEFORE! In JLA: A League of One, the Justice League will die in battle against a dragon--it is prophesized! Fearing what the future holds, Wonder Woman must defeat the JLA and slay the dragon single-handedly...or risk its fated demise becoming reality. From Christopher Moeller comes the fully painted prestige fantasy saga and the fully painted science fiction mecha/alien invasion Cold Steel. Escape into in their beauty in the oversized hardcover presentation they always deserved. Collects JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE and JLA: CLASSIFIED: COLD STEEL #1-2 along with brand-new introductory essays by Moeller, a sketchbook gallery, a never-before-seen dragon maquette from the making of the book, and more!
To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!
(W) Saladin Ahmed (A/CA) Clayton Henry
MEET THE COVERT ARM OF THE JUSTICE LEAGUE! The Justice League has a new spec-ops team so covert, the founders can’t know it exists. And its leader is the only hero who can keep it off the league’s radar...because he is the radar. Red Tornado is the heart and mind of the Watchtower--watching, projecting into the future--and his projections point to an apocalypse as a direct result of the concentrated power of the JLU. When your Justice League ID card lights up red, Reddy needs you. For the fate of humanity, and for yourself, you’d better answer the call, because you don’t want to find out what Red can do with what he knows about you. Join a best-in-the-biz creative team--Saladin Ahmed (Wolverine, Daredevil) and Clayton Henry (Action Comics, We Are Yesterday)--to find out how far an all-star team of heroes will go to keep the peace...and keep Red Tornado’s secrets.
(W) Fuuki Maru
A sweet Boys' Love romance about two young men, a smuggled cat, and the month they spend together.On the way home from work one night, Kiriyama Taiyou picks up a friendly stray cat. Pets are strictly off-limits at his apartment building, but he attempts to sneak in his new feline friend anyway-only to be caught by the grumpy building manager, Taira Asahi. Taiyou begs Asahi to let him keep the cat until he can find it a new home. To his shock, Asahi agrees. The catch? Taiyou has to be his gofer until the cat is gone.As Taiyou runs himself ragged completing errands for Asahi, he begins to notice a kind heart lying beneath his prickly exterior...as well as the unrequited crush on someone that Asahi's been nursing for years. Taiyou wants to make Asahi's romantic dreams come true, but will his attempts at playing cupid lead to his own broken heart?
(W) Toufu
An odd-couple comedy about a has-been hero and the Demon Lord trying to whip him into shapeinspired an anime!The Demon Lord has been defeated by a brave warrior, but is destined to arise again! Ten years later, he emerges early from his slumber to exact his revenge. However, he returns to find that neither the world nor the legendary hero are what they once were. Can the powers of darkness triumph over…a shut-in slob?
(W) Narumi Hasegaki
An heiress battling amnesia must piece together which of her four suitors ultimately stole her heart in this upbeat, self-aware reverse harem romcom manga! Fans of Narumi Hasegaki's other work Boss Bride Days will fall in love all over again with her swoon-worthy art style and vibrant characters.Amnesiac Mia Takanashi has her work cut out for her as she navigates her relationships with the four prince charmings who claim to have stolen her heart. To help her settle back into her life, a harmless suggestion leads to all five of them living together! Between high-brow events like a formal dance party, to making sense of all the homework she's missed, Mia is slowly piecing together who she used to be, and what each of her suitors meant to her-with one exception…
(W) Haka Tokura (A) Shin Arakawa (CT) Eiri Shirai
IT'S A TRAP!Three months have passed since Nachtlibelle slayed the boss of Level Ninety-Eight, thanks in no small part to Wim Strauss, their newest member. With the boss slain, Nachtlibelle continues to explore the hidden areas of the labyrinth. However, as they return home from their latest victory, Wim detects an overwhelming number of dirty traps, snares set by abenteurers for other abenteurers. While navigating through these devious traps on Level Ninety-Nine, Wim gets separated from his party. Fortunately, he encounters another group of like-minded abenteurers. Are they the key to his survival, or the next stage of an elaborate plan to capture him?
(W) Migiri Miki
EVERYONE'S DOING THEIR PART!After saving an abandoned kitten, Taiyo found her forever home with his former classmate. Now, he can focus all his attention on his cat, Yuki, and resume his attempts to get Yuki to eat store-bought food. Meanwhile, Utako faces a new challenge when she's asked to look after two kittens who need to be bottle-fed. Finally, Taiyo's older brother Daichi continues learning the ropes about cat ownership and trying to gain the trust of the stray he and his parents took in. As the holidays loom, everyone hopes for peace with their loved ones, especially their pets!
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos; David Mack; Jim Cheung (CA) Billy Tan
A Secret Invasion by the Skrull Empire allows the cloud of a Dark Reign to fall across the Marvel Universe!The Avengers are trapped in the Savage Land, battling friend and foe, and Spider-Man heads to the one person in the entire place he knows he can trust: Ka-Zar! But is it really him? Nothing is certain, now that the Skrulls' Secret Invasion has been exposed! There's turmoil for Jessica Jones and Luke Cage, a major development in the life of Echo and seismic revelations on how the Skrull Empire was able to infiltrate Earth! But in the aftermath, with the alien invaders defeated, an unlikely savior takes control - and the New Avengers must deal with the consequences. Once they were Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Now they live in the shadows, wanted and hunted by the law - a law whose name is…Norman Osborn! Plus: In the face of Doctor Strange's failure, the search for the Sorcerer Supreme begins!COLLECTING: New Avengers (2004) #38-54, Secret Invasion: Dark Reign One-Shot (2008)Written by Brian Michael BendisPenciled by Michael Gaydos, David Mack, Jim Cheung, Billy Tan, Chris Bachalo, Alex Maleev & More
(W) Hiroshi Noda (A) Takahiro Wakamatsu
WRITTEN BY THE WINNER!Sensei has been kidnapped and it's up to Waldelia and Tama to rescue him, but that means facing off against the elite of the Dragon King's Army-the Three Noble Dragons!What will the pen of the failure write of the battle between girls trapped by the curse of the past, and girls trying to forge the future? And what will be revealed about Zauberberg's heroes of yore?!
(W) Shigeru Haijima (A) Tsubasa (CT) Ryuta Fuse
THE HORSEMAN'S HUNTJust as Akira and Nao are able to relax having defeated the Werewolf, yet another fearsome boss stands in the way. Joined by a mysterious foreigner and a young girl in search of her father, the four work together to brave a city that's becoming less familiar by the second. However, no matter where Akira goes, a fearsome Dullahan is always waiting for him and his party. Will they be able to shake it off, or is yet another boss battle on their horizons?
(W) Akihiko Higuchi
GOTCHA GACHA!Otaku elf Elda and her miko Koganei eat street food in Osaka, give out souvenirs from Tokyo, and brainstorm ways to better their luck at gacha! And that's outside of shrine life. The pair also attend a Hiromimi Shrine festival, see a new side of the enshrined deity in Kanazawa, and set up security measures around their own shrine. Even their everyday lives are special, but nothing is everyday about being a goddess!
(W) Mita Ori
The beloved Boys' Love hit that inspired a live-action returns with an all-new collection of short stories!Yutaka and Minoru have gone from friends to lovers and made a loving home for themselves and Tane-kun. As their relationship grows, so do their joys and worries, but one thing stays the same: they always have warm meals to share around the table. See how their little family shares love and delicious food in this collection of short stories!
(W) Mita Ori
The beloved Boys' Love hit that inspired a live-action returns with an all-new collection of short stories!Yutaka and Minoru have gone from friends to lovers and made a loving home for themselves and Tane-kun. As their relationship grows, so do their joys and worries, but one thing stays the same: they always have warm meals to share around the table. See how their little family shares love and delicious food in this collection of short stories!
(W) Yahiro Arase (A) Jun Hareta
WHAT'S THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE? INDIFFERENCE.Keios finally realizes that thanks to his neglect, he and Nicole have never truly connected. As the consequences begin to dawn on him, he launches a frantic campaign to win her back, only to find Nicole is thriving without him. Relishing life on her own terms, she's seemingly lost all interest in love and proposes a marriage of convenience instead-the kind with no romantic strings attached.But is she truly as indifferent as she seems? Or is there still time for Keios to make things right?
(W) Greg Pak (A) Carlo Pagulayan; Aaron Lopresti; Gary Frank (CA) Jose Ladronn
A whole new world of hurt!Betrayed by Earth's heroes and exiled into outer space, the man-monster Hulk has landed on the distant planet Sakaar, ruled by the tyrannical Red King. Sold into slavery, Hulk becomes the Green Scar, the planet's mightiest gladiator -- but his new masters get more than they bargained for when he forges a bond of brotherhood with his fellow fighters: crafty insectoid Miek, the horrific Brood, wise rock-man Korg, shadow warrior Hiroim and noble-born rebel Elloe and her loyal guardsman Skee. Together, these gladiators start a revolution that could change their entire world -- or destroy it. It's savage sci-fi fantasy by award-winning writer Greg Pak, guest-starring the Silver Surfer!COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (1999) #92-105 and material from Giant-Size Hulk #1.
(W) Ai Okaue
A new revenge thriller manga from the creator of the hit manga and TV drama Guilty! Plunge into a tale of vengeance set in the dark depths of showbiz, where a rise to stardom casts sinister shadows. Another gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of streaming hits The Glory and Burn Down the House.As long as I'm alive, I won't let him put it out. This fire inside me will rage on forever.Just as Misato comes to terms with losing her first real audition to Ayane, she faces the grim reality that her rise to stardom will need to be meteorically fast if she wants Yoshiki to be alive to see it. Thanks to some creative thinking from Jo, she takes a step in that direction when she debuts as Roa Sorase in a music video for popular idol group Mirage. But getting closer to the limelight could invite shadows bent on snuffing her out…