(W/A/CA) Erik Larsen ADVANCE SOLICIT Fervent Fin-Addicts rejoice! SAVAGE DRAGON: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL. 4 is here! The last days of Savage Dragon with the Chicago police as he takes on the combined might of the notorious Vicious Circle! Savage Dragon heads up Special Operations Strikeforce! Featuring the wedding of the century guest starring a cast of thousands! Mars Attacks! Darklord! Thor vs Herakles! Dread-Knight! Powerhouse! BrainiApe!  These MASSIVE deluxe hardcover editions provide the perfect reintroduction into the ongoing adventures of the iconic Savage Dragon and are a must-have for any longtime fan looking to upgrade their collection, or new readers looking to invest in high-end collected editions of some of the best comics storytelling on the market.

(W) Giovanni Barbieri (A/CA) Gianluca Pagliarani The crew of the rocket Vidar lands on a barren planet to rescue a lost patrol, but what they find can destroy mankind. The Shadow Planet is a unique take on retrofuturism, a story of Lovecraftian horror in space, featuring the awesome art of renowned Italian artist Gianluca Pagliarani.

(W/A/CA) Tom Scioli Written, drawn, lettered, and colored by TOM SCIOLI in the solo creator/auteur tradition! Enter the strange new universe of SPACE OPERA XANADAX ACROSS THE UNKNOWN DIMENSIONS OF THE GALAXY! A supercharged, cybernetically enhanced, brooding loner known only as XANADAX is on a collision course with the kill-crazy COSMIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE, an armada of ruthless SPACE PIRATES, slimy CRIME BOSSES, deadly BOUNTY HUNTERS, an oppressive STAR-SPANNING EMPIRE, and an army of HOMICIDAL ROBOTS! Follow XANADAX on a mind-blowing epic journey as he crosses the galaxy to escape his mysterious troubled past. Don’t miss this intergalactic space odyssey from the author of Fantastic Four: Grand Design, Gobots, and Godzilla's Monsterpiece Theatre!

(W) Rory McConville, Todd McFarlane (A) Carlo Barberi, Jay David Ramos, Ulises Arreola, Ivan Nunes (CA) Kibar Part one of BATTLE FOR THE THRONE! Jim Downing and Nyx's attack on Spawn had mixed results, with Nyx controlling half the Dead Zones while Spawn holds the other half. Meanwhile, Spawn and Haunt infiltrate Heaven to find a cure for Haunt's poison, leading them to Heaven's science labs, only to discover Heaven’s dubious plans to take the war to Hell. Collects SPAWN #338-343

(W) Todd McFarlane, Rory McConville, Jon Goff (A) Jason Shawn Alexander, Todd McFarlane, Carlo Barberi (CA) Todd McFarlane TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Join Spawn in SPAWN COMPENDIUM, VOL. 7 as he discovers the true meaning of becoming a Hellspawn and settles on a path of bloody revenge in search of a way back to his humanity! Collects SPAWN #302-350

(W) Brian Holguin, Todd McFarlane (A) Whilce Portacio, Todd McFarlane (CA) Whilce Portacio, Jin Han In a turbulent world, SPAWN defies his creators, leading to Earth's destruction and humanity's resurrection for freedom. After defeating demon lord MAMMON, Al Simmons prepares for a final journey into Hell. Over the years, the SPAWN universe has evolved, unveiling new alliances and truths in the conflict between Heaven and Hell. Additional features include a gallery of covers and artwork from behind the scenes. Collects SPAWN #185-190

(W) John Layman, Todd McFarlane (A) Stephen Segovia, Dudu Pansica, Julio Ferrerira, Dinei Ribeiro (CA) Daniel Henriques THE SCORCHED have freed themselves from Jason Wynn's control, and with the Dead Zones restored, they regain their powers and seek to reclaim their glory. However, this resurgence also revives formidable foes, including the relentless VICERATOR, who aims to eliminate them for good. Collects THE SCORCHED #33-38

(W) Todd McFarlane (A/CA) Greg Capullo Get ready for a special treat as TODD McFARLANE unveils the long-awaited GREG CAPULLO VAULT EDITION art board book! This incredible collection features GREG CAPULLO's original SPAWN covers and pages in an OVERSIZED 12” x 17” hardcover book.  DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS EXTRAORDINARY** GREG CAPULLO SPAWN VAULT EDITION**! DM EXCLUSIVE TITLE

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Niko Henrichon Putting the “graphic” back in graphic novel, this unconventional supernatural romance takes a hard look at sex and violence, and the very different ways we obsessively watch both. ** Hundreds of years in the future, New York City is haunted by many ghosts, including a voyeuristic woman who died in our present day and a mysterious gun-toting man from the distant past. Normally solo travelers, these two specters meet each other just in time to observe what might be the end of the (living) world. Three years in the making, this lavishly hand-painted epic is the most ambitious collaboration yet between Pride of Baghdad artist NIKO HENRICHON and SAGA** writer BRIAN K. VAUGHAN.

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Kyle Strahm, Felipe Sobreiro, John Bivens, Liam Cobb, Rye Hickman (CA) Kyle Strahm, Felipe Sobreiro “A very good case for creepiest apocalypse ever.” —USA Today Collected for the first time in its entirety, experience over 800 pages of science fiction horror in this definitive deluxe package of the SPREAD saga. Ten years ago, we dug too deep and unleashed something we couldn’t control. Something that twisted and warped every living thing in its path. Something that remade the world in its own image. The Spread. Now, one man has found a child who could save the world, but he has to fight monsters, raiders, cannibals, religious fanatics, and one cranky baby to do it. Collects SPREAD #1-25

(W) Lee Loughridge (A) Andrew Robinson, Alex Riegel (CA) Andrew Robinson A thrilling debut that mixes quirky sci-fi with stunning visuals. —GonkBonk Imagine if a master manipulator was able to bend time to his will...STANDSTILL is a high-stakes thriller, featuring dark, morally ambiguous characters that begs you to answer the question: If you could stop time, what wouldn't you do? Meet Ryker Ruel, an enigmatic, lecherous, and clinically insane sociopath who is suddenly in possession of a top-secret device that can freeze time! Now, as the bodies of world leaders pile up, famous works of art go missing, and other strange crimes dominate the headlines, only the device’s creator, a run-of-the-mill science geek, knows what’s happening and sets out to stop Rykers' seemingly endless revenge tour. Collects STANDSTILL #1-8

(W) Matt Hawkins (A/CA) Pat Boutin, Arif Prianto An original sword and sorcery graphic novel series based on the forty-year Dungeons & Dragons campaign created and game-mastered by writer MATT HAWKINS, featuring a fully rendered, playable 5E open-source campaign with maps. The Island Nations of Arlynn were at war for millennia until the humans of Wintersea used their naval strength to dominate the elves, dwarves, and orcs and declared all gods except theirs to be fake. They use half-humans and converts to spy on the other races. Elven monk Omylia and half-elf ranger Vander were unwillingly conscripted to join a quest to find the lost gems of the crown of Amman-Tha, control of which would permanently cement the humans as the dominant force. The undead conspiracy they uncover will change everything!

(W) Rick Remender (A/CA) Farel Dalrymple ADVANCE SOLICIT A fully painted original graphic novel chronicling the bedtime stories bestselling author RICK REMENDER told his children as they grew up in a dangerous world. Lovingly painted by Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Award winner and Russ Manning Award nominee FAREL DALRYMPLE. During another mundane, grey day in London Jungle, siblings Dennis and Dade discover that the world was once a bright and cheerful place, and that the heroes of their favorite book, The Terrific Teacups, were more than merely works of fiction, they were the pachyderm pair that kept the city safe from the selfish and oppressive creatures who now rule it. The daring siblings must find a way to bring their heroes back and restore beauty and color to a world that has forgotten it.

(W) Rick Remender (A/CA) Farel Dalrymple ADVANCE SOLICITA fully painted original graphic novel chronicling the bedtime stories bestselling author RICK REMENDER told his children as they grew up in a dangerous world. Lovingly painted by Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Award winner and Russ Manning Award nominee FAREL DALRYMPLE. During another mundane, grey day in London Jungle, siblings Dennis and Dade discover that the world was once a bright and cheerful place, and that the heroes of their favorite book, The Terrific Teacups, were more than merely works of fiction, they were the pachyderm pair that kept the city safe from the selfish and oppressive creatures who now rule it. The daring siblings must find a way to bring their heroes back and restore beauty and color to a world that has forgotten it.

(W) Bob Budiansky, Ralph Macchio (A) Jose Delbo, Jim Fern, Geoff Senior, Dwayne Turner, Andrew Wildman, Don Perlin, Derek Yaniger, Manny Galan (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer **ADVANCE SOLICIT ** **THE END OF THE ICONIC ORIGINAL ERA OF TRANSFORMERS IS HERE! ** The looming threat of Unicron is ever present as both Decepticons and Autobots spread their forces across the galaxy in search of their last hope, the Creation Matrix.    But when that hope grows dimmer, Optimus Prime makes the greatest sacrifice of all...  Collected in compendium format for the first time ever, these iconic TRANSFORMERS stories are perfect for fans new and old.   Collects THE TRANSFORMERS #47-80, TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE #1-3, TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 2 #1-12

(W) Bob Budiansky, Ralph Macchio (A) Jose Delbo, Jim Fern, Geoff Senior, Dwayne Turner, Andrew Wildman, Don Perlin, Derek Yaniger, Manny Galan (CA) Jim Lee **ADVANCE SOLICIT ** **THE END OF THE ICONIC ORIGINAL ERA OF TRANSFORMERS IS HERE! ** The looming threat of Unicron is ever present as both Decepticons and Autobots spread their forces across the galaxy in search of their last hope, the Creation Matrix.    But when that hope grows dimmer, Optimus Prime makes the greatest sacrifice of all...  Collected in compendium format for the first time ever, these iconic TRANSFORMERS stories are perfect for fans new and old.   Collects THE TRANSFORMERS #47-80, TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE #1-3, TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 2 #1-12

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A) Faith Erin Hicks, Lee Loughridge (CA) David Talaski AN EISNER AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTAR RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS Superstar creator FAITH ERIN HICKS (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Nameless City Trilogy) presents a bold new vision of the seminal horror classic, bringing the Mummy to life like never before. Helen Grosvenor is a woman born to two worlds and belonging in neither, forever haunted by a cursed encounter as a child. When unknown voices bring her back to an Egyptian dig site from her past, Helen will unknowingly play an unexpected role in the rise of a monster known only as...THE MUMMY. Featuring a Direct Market exclusive cover that will only be printed once.   Retailers: For every 10 copies ordered, you will receive a pack of 10 bookplates signed by FAITH ERIN HICKS. **Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: THE MUMMY #1-4 **

(W) Faith Erin Hicks (A/CA) Faith Erin Hicks, Lee Loughridge AN EISNER AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTAR RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS Superstar creator FAITH ERIN HICKS (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Nameless City Trilogy) presents a bold new vision of the seminal horror classic, bringing the Mummy to life like never before. Helen Grosvenor is a woman born to two worlds and belonging in neither, forever haunted by a cursed encounter as a child. When unknown voices bring her back to an Egyptian dig site from her past, Helen will unknowingly play an unexpected role in the rise of a monster known only as...THE MUMMY. Featuring a Direct Market exclusive cover that will only be printed once.   Retailers: For every 10 copies ordered, you will receive a pack of 10 bookplates signed by FAITH ERIN HICKS. **Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: THE MUMMY #1-4 **

(W) Mirka Andolfo (A/CA) Ivan Bigarella, Mirka Andolfo A few years have passed since Leslie saved the world from hidden dangers and came to understand her true nature in the process. Everything seems to be working out—and not just for Leslie and her newly formed family, but for the rest of the world as well. But appearances can be deceiving. A new threat is about to disrupt Leslie’s peaceful existence, and once again, her life will never be the same. MIRKA ANDOLFO’s first blockbuster is back, illustrated by the rising-star artist IVAN BIGARELLA (Duck Tales)! Leslie and Khal return for a thrilling new adventure!

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Giuseppe Cafaro, Arif Prianto, Troy Peteri (CA) Marc Silvestri, Arif Prianto New York City Police Detective, Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, after colliding with the ancient power known as the Witchblade, Sara has transformed into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. Along the way, Sara has been manipulated by the sinister Kenneth Irons and his assassin, Ian Nottingham, who offer to guide Sara through her transformation to their own ends. Sara and Ian’s relationship has grown, but in this time of turmoil for Sara, a new character enters the stage, Jackie Estacado, bearer of The Darkness. Collects WITCHBLADE [2024] #7-12

(W) Bomhat In a world where angels protect the people against demons, a young orphan with pitch-black wings may hold the key to the kingdom's fate. An exquisitely drawn, dark fantasy manga for fans of Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Made in Abyss, and Witch Hat Atelier.Blue finally achieved her dream of entering Helios Training Academy and even managed to win some people over with her bright smile and indomitable spirit. Just when things were looking up, a mishap during a magic class triggered Blue's dark power and left Tannith cursed.Blue is then seized by the Seraphim, the Church's pitiless adjudicators, and taken before the king to answer for her crime. The king seems all too willing to put her to death, but Cassian and Killian step forward to plead for her life. Can Blue undo the curse on Tannith and prove her innocence...or is it too little, too late?

(W) Katsuhiro Otomo The epic, timeless hit that inspired the legendary anime film and made the word manga part of the global vocabulary returns in a new hardcover edition. The AKIRA Hardcover Collection features the original right-to-left manga reading format and Katsuhiro Otomo's original, hand-drawn sound effects in a beautiful, large-sized collectible edition.In the 21st century, the glittering Neo-Tokyo has risen from the rubble of a Tokyo destroyed by an apocalyptic telekinetic blast from a young boy called Akira—the subject of a covert government experiment gone wrong now imprisoned for three decades in frozen stasis. But Tetsuo, an unstable youth with immense paranormal abilities of his own, has done the unthinkable: He has released Akira and set into motion a chain of events that could once again destroy the city and drag the world to the brink of Armageddon. Resistance agents and an armada of government forces race against the clock to find the child with godlike powers before his unstoppable destructive abilities are unleashed.

(W) Haruka Mitsui An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Can't Communicate and Skip and Loafer.Is it worth gambling on love against the odds?Airu finally works up the courage to express his affection for Kizuki. The confession fails to change Kizuki's commitment to Mizuho, leaving Airu feeling rejected and alone. The neighborhood New Year's Eve party is coming up, and it wouldn't be the same without the whole gang together. Can Airu learn to embrace his real self without losing the people he loves most?  Longtime childhood friends plunge into rocky adolescence.An all-you-can-eat buffet of teenage drama, romance, and nostalgia

(W) Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!COULD YOU REKINDLE YOUR DREAM?Manshine City's early lead evaporated following two goals from Kaiser and Kunigami. Meanwhile, Isagi discovered a new golden formula by combining Kaiser's meta vision with his direct shots. The question is, can he translate that into his own goal and finally get revenge on Kaiser? On the other side of the pitch, Nagi approaches Reo with an unexpected proposition. Can the on-again, off-again friends join forces to defeat Isagi and Bastard München?

(W) Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura The cutthroat battle to become Japan's top striker kicks off in this premium box set of the hit soccer manga that inspired the smash hit anime! Includes volumes 7-11 of the Blue Lock manga and an exclusive, double-sided poster.After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan's team struggles to regroup. But what's mising? An absolute ace striker. The Football Union is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, so Blue Lock -- a rigorous training ground for 300 of Japan's best and brightest youth players -- is created. To survive this battle royale, the last striker standing will have to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in his way!

(W) Shuichi Shigeno Remember me? Relive Takumi Fujiwara's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in an all-new, large-sized, 2-in-1 print edition of the series that made Japanese street racing into a worldwide phenomenon. Contains a new translation of Initial D Vol. 13-14.A death match with no time limit. In a brutal battle of endurance with no clear advantage, Takumi and Wataru race through the treacherous mountainous roads with their Eight-Sixes. This true test in driving ability and acumen will end whenever someone runs out of stamina. Who will go the distance?This edition is still running in the '90s but features a refreshed translation and lettering for the 2020s, as well as a special large size.

(W) Yoshie Kaoruhara Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!With the assistance of Yukiko Azuma's father secured, Ichiro and Shiro embark on their mission to infiltrate Satoshi Yamada's vacation home where he's taken the hostages. Despite some close calls, the pair manages to make their way inside, only to realize they'd fallen right into Yamada's trap. Luckily, Superintendent Taguchi arrives on the scene with moments to spare, and it's time to face off against Yamada once and for all…

(W) Shogo Imamura (A) TATSUZ Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan's fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight? Who will be the last samurai standing?The year 1878--the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges and swords outlawed on public streets. A mysterious flyer appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war--against each other!Perfect for fans of Shogun, Golden Kamuy, and Blade of the Immortal!

(W) CLAMP The thrilling and dramatic final arc of CLAMP's manga masterwork Magic Knight Rayearth comes to paperback with a new translation! Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu return to a Cefiro that is not the one they left, and they realize that there was always more to this other world than they realized...The three teenage girls who saved a world at great cost return to Tokyo, a little older and much wiser. They assume that they'll never see the magical, troubling world of Cefiro again...when they find themselves back there once again. But Emeraude couldn't be the one who summoned them this time. What if the tragic climax of their first adventure was only the beginning?This new edition brings the refreshed translation of the hardcover box set to a paperback format.

(W) TSURUMAIKADA This award-winning manga about one girl's journey to the Olympic figure skating spotlight is enthralling readers around the world!A story about learning to believe in yourself even when everyone else tells you you're not good enough. -Anime News NetworkInori is a little girl who dreams of becoming a figure skater. Yet, the obstacles to this dream feel insurmountable: Inori's already too old (she's 11); she's always had trouble at school; and, worst of all, her older sister's skating dreams ended in failure, so her mother is dead set against putting her other daughter through a similar experience. Still, the rink is the only place Inori can be herself, and she's out on the ice when a fateful meeting takes place. Tsukasa, a frustrated coach on the edge of giving up competitive skating himself, will join Inori to form an unstoppable duo powered by hard work, transcendent joy, and an unshakeable belief that they can prove everyone wrong.Catch up on the acclaimed manga that inspired the upcoming anime series!

(W) Shinsuke Kondo Since before the dawn of memory, one thing has defined human history: the war between ninjas and yakuzas. This coarse and manly manga follows two members of these warring tribes who fill the gutters of modern Tokyo with blood to determine which elemental force will reign supreme! An outrageous new action series, like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure meets Fist of the North Star!The End of the LineShinoha will stop at nothing in order to protect Kiwami, his one and only friend. This forces him into a head-to-head battle against Gamute, the deranged assassin and anointed prince of the Glass Children. With nothing left to lose, Gamute finally tells the world about Shinoha and Kiwami's forbidden friendship. The future of the ninja and the yakuza is about to take a radical turn.Ding-dong the prince is…dead?!

(W) Yoshinori Matsuoka It's the near future in Tokyo, and the average temperature is around 170 degrees. Humanity lives underground to escape the deadly heat, only seeing the surface through the eyes of remote-controlled robots called Re:Anima. Shinano and Kara are members of the Enforcement Bureau, policing surface crime and illegal Re:Anima mods. But Kara has a secret: He lives on the surface full-time, in his real body!This original climatepunk action series from the artist behind the Gate of Nightmares manga is made in Japan, but premieres in English!Halloween in Tokyo, and the weather is relatively mild: 76.2 degrees Celsius, or 169 degrees Fahrenheit. Earth is bathed in deadly UV radiation, driving humans underground. But the surface isn't deserted. Citizens use neural links to control hardy, robot versions of themselves called Re:Anima. The organization maintaining order in this new urban landscape is the Enforcement Bureau. Shinano uses her exceptionally strong and agile Re:Anima to catch the bad guys. Kara is quick and able, too--but his body is flesh and blood!How did the Earth become a wasteland? What's the secret of Kara's special body? Pick up this new print edition of the Kodansha Reader Portal original series and find out!

(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.Everything's gone to hell since you came here.Spirited away from the only home she ever knew, Misato has endured ten long years of misery at the hands of the Tojo family, with her friend Yoshiki as her only solace. During a desperate attempt to escape her suffocating life, she encounters Jo, a man with show business connections who hopes to bring out her true potential as an actress. However, the other Tojo family members have no interest in watching Misato succeed, instead digging their claws deeper and deeper…

(W) Yuki Kamba A charming new adventure manga for readers young and old! The very little Sheeta lives in a town inside a hollowed-out log. His neighbors are friendly, supportive, and above all, careful. But soon, Sheeta's longing to explore is going to bring him face to face with dangers he never imagined… Taking inspiration from The Borrowers, Studio Ghibli, and children's classics like Treasure Island, Sheeta's Little Big World is a beautifully-illustrated, three-volume story perfect to read alone or with your own little companion.Sheeta and Nala live happily inside a hollowed-out log with their fellow littlefolk, who stand no taller than a blade of grass. When Nala runs off one day to investigate a mysterious smoke signal, Sheeta must summon all his courage and wits as he sets off in pursuit. Rats, ants, weasels, giants... The wide world is full of dangers, but the plucky Sheeta will stop at nothing to find his friend.

(W) Manabu Yashiro An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read!The parapsychic duel between Nagi and Sensei on Guicheng Island is over, leaving the physical and mental landscape an utter ruin. Now our attention turns suddenly to three years in the past… Here, Nagi is Sensei's prize student, a prodigy whom no classmate can match. What events led to Nagi and his sister fleeing the academy and incurring the wrath of the world's deadliest being?

(W) Fuse (A) Taiki Kawakami; Mitz Vah As players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of elves and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster.The Newest Demon Lord Arrives!Now that things have mostly been settled with Hinata, its time for Rimuru to announce his rise to Demon Lord to the world. Thus, Tempest prepares to hold a ceremony, inviting other countries to attend. Will the nation of monsters be able to convince people to respect its right to exist and its leader, though? It certainly seems like Rimuru has his work cut out for him.

(W) Shirow Masamune; Junichi Fujisaku (A) Yuki Yoshimoto This brand-new chapter fills in the gaps between The Ghost in the Shell: Human-Error Processor and Man-Machine Interface manga with a tense cyberpunk thriller written by Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex script writer Junichi Fujisaku. Just in time for the release of the new Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 anime on Netflix!Hesitant to hurt others but longing to protect his family, the gentle Ajili has been conned into undergoing a “ceremony,” where he thinks he's been chosen from among all others to don a terrifying prosthetic and fearlessly light the fire of revolution. In fact, he's been poisoned with a cyberdrug derived from the venom of the black mamba—one that renders him nearly fearless and his cyberbrain susceptible to the installation of whatever new software his puppeteers desire. Meanwhile, Togusa and Tsunagi's murder investigation, Batou's failed training mission, a child organ harvesting ring, and a Chinese spy's greed intersect all collide. Against the backdrop of the brutal Sahara, the stage is set for an explosive climax…

(W) Masakuni Igarashi In this new harem rom-com manga, a lonely, rich kid's heart is stolen away by an angelic voice on a livestream. He only knows her as Apollo, and he's dedicated himself to finding her... But his own haughty rough edges are his worst enemy! From the creator of Senryu Girl comes a high school farce set against the backdrop of Japanese voice acting, pop music, VTubers, and radio!At the end of a difficult day, the haughty but purehearted rich kid Arisu found his only solace in the voice of another girl his age, who hosted a livestream under the pseudonym Apollo. Then, one day, the broadcasts stopped. Arisu has dedicated the years since then to finding Apollo's true identity, and he's narrowed it down to one particular high school. He transfers in as a student and figures it'll be a cinch--but then discovers it could be any of the girls in the broadcasting club! And the real Apollo isn't talking for reasons of her own! These four girls have no use for Arisu's personality, but they each harbor dreams of using their voices to build a career, and they sure could use his money... Can the blunt and blustering Arisu buy his way into the club's good graces, and find the real girl attached to his dream voice?

(W) Eku Takeshima An adorable new yuri manga for fans of Kase-san and Yamada and Bloom Into You. One day, first-year highschool student Himari sees her upperclassman, Yori, sing in a band, and it awakens feelings inside her that she doesn't understand... but Yori does!Anime coming April 2024!Aki finally has closure on why her friendship with Shiho came crumbling down--but that doesn't mean she feels good about it. With Shiho's forlorn feelings now out in the open, will the two girls finally be able to move on from their past and share a new future together?At long last, Aki knows why Shiho quit SSGIRLS, and it's left her reeling. She wonders if she'll ever be able to get her old friend back--and what she even really feels for Shiho herself. The school festival seems like it might offer her last chance at reconciliation, but how can you communicate with someone who refuses to listen to you? Himari is stuck in the middle, pained that her two friends seem bent on not seeing eye to eye, but is there anything she can do to help? As the battle of the bands heats up, Aki thinks of one last, desperate plan to tell Shiho how she feels... But is it too little, too late?

(W) Satoru Nii An adrenaline-filled manga set in a high school for delinquents who are now heroes protecting their town. A fierce, new student arrives at the school determined to fight his way to the top and become the strongest of them all. This edgy, action-packed manga is guaranteed to excite fans of Tokyo Revengers and other stories about high school delinquentsJoining ForcesA new threat known as Noroshi enters the fray! A war has broken out between Bofurin and former Furin legends Endou and Takiishi. As Sakura and the rest of the first-years put up the best defense of their lives, members of Noroshi—a group opposed to everything Bofurin stands for—begin appearing all over town. Sakura must team up with Sugishita if Bofurin stands a chance at taking down the battle-hungry squad. But will the boys be able to set aside their deep-seated rivalry?!An adrenaline shot of pure action!