(W) Chris Condon, Greg Pak, J. Holtham, Melissa Flores (A) Andrea Mutti, Brian Level, Charlie Adlard, Claire Roe (CA) Lee Bermejo At the star-lined edges of infinity, EC Comics’ Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated science-fiction smash returns to draw more worlds into the maw of its gravitational vortex! Whether future or past, Earth or a distant world, no man can outrun the infinite singularity within us all: FEAR! Join our next doomed expedition into the cold, unforgiving galaxies beyond our own as nihilistic navigators Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Cecil Castellucci (High Strangeness), Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine), Melissa Flores (Biker Mice from Mars), J. Holtham (The Horizon Experiment), Ann Nocenti (Daredevil), Greg Pak (Planet Hulk), Riley Rossmo (Batman: Black & White), David Rubín (Black Hammer), and many more splice the immortal EC Comics genome into a new breed of parasitic extraterrestrial tales . . . with an endless appetite for pain! Beyond space, beyond oblivion . . . there is something vast, unsympathetic, and envious that yearns to consume us all in this CRUEL UNIVERSE! Let’s make it work for it, shall we?  Collects Cruel Universe Vol. 2 #1–4.

(W) Amy Roy, Brian Azzarello, Chris Condon, Christopher Cantwell (A) Alexandre Tefenkgi, Alison Sampson, Andrea Mutti, Andrea Sorrentino (CA) Lee Bermejo A NEW ERA FOR THE MOST INFAMOUS AND INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN HORROR BRAND OF ALL TIME STARTS HERE IN ONE DEVILISHLY DELUXE HARDCOVER COLLECTION! After 70 years, EC Comics—the notorious comics publisher that spawned TALES FROM THE CRYPT, WEIRD SCIENCE, MAD magazine, and many more—rises from the grave with its first new series of the twenty-first century! For the first time in one comprehensive collection, join us for a guided tour of the Grave-Digger’s cemetery on the edge of the endless abyss . . . where EVERY TOMBSTONE TELLS A TALE . . . and the quickest way to etch your own is through MALEVOLENCE, MALICE, and MURDER! Collecting EC’s landmark resurrection in the pages of EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #1–12 in one staggeringly deluxe, oversized (7.5 × 11.5) hardcover, this terrifying tome is positively brimming with depraved intention and traumatic tension as wrought by the hands (and snapped by the necks) of serial storytellers Jason Aaron (Thor), Brian Azzarello (Joker), Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One), Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine), J. Holtham (The Horizon Experiment), and Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), and realized into bloody reality by 'all-slaughter' artists Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz), Kano (Gotham Central), Klaus Janson (The Dark Knight Returns), Leomacs (Benjamin), Alison Sampson (Department of Truth), Andrea Sorrentino (Gideon Falls), and many more.  Plus: Gouge your eyes on 50 pages of 'behind-the-screams' material—including in-depth production art, character designs, and cover galleries—alongside all-new, exclusive commentaries from Eisner Award nominees Rian Hughes (The Multiversity) and Jay Stephens (Dwellings) on the painful (heh, heh) processes behind EC’s blockbuster rebirth.

(W) Amy Roy, Brian Azzarello, Chris Condon, Christopher Cantwell (A) Alexandre Tefenkgi, Alison Sampson, Andrea Mutti, Andrea Sorrentino (CA) Lee Bermejo STRICTLY LIMITED TO 1,000 UNITS! A GLORIOUSLY GHASTLY SLIPCASE EDITION—THAT ALSO FEATURES A PORTFOLIO SET OF ALL 12 COVERS BY COMICS MASTER LEE BERMEJO! The first in a new line of exclusive, enhanced hardcovers collecting the entirety of the new EC library at Oni Press, this ultra-deluxe, limited-edition version of the EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS: BOOK ONE LIBRARY EDITION hardcover comes packaged with a specially designed portfolio set featuring high-quality 11.5 x 7.5 cardstock prints featuring gallery-ready reproductions of all 12 covers by comics master Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned, Joker), and comes packaged in a masterfully designed, foil-stamped slipcase featuring the work of artist Dustin Weaver (Avengers, Paklis) and Eisner Award–nominated designer Rian Hughes (The Multiversity). Allocations may occur.

(W) Maia Kobabe, Phoebe Kobabe, Justin Hall, Rani Som (A) Maia Kobabe, Rani Som, Phoebe Kobabe, Mel Gillman (CA) Maia Kobabe Dig deeper into one of the most banned books in America with this annotated edition of Maia Kobabe's seminal autobiographical work. In 2014, Maia Kobabe—who uses e/em/eir pronouns—thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Then e created Gender Queer. Maia's intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gay fan fiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears. Started as a way to explain to eir family what it means to be nonbinary and asexual, Gender Queer is more than a personal story: It is a useful and touching guide on gender identity—what it means and how to think about it—for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere. This special annotated edition calls on voices from academic and creative communities to further shed light on Kobabe's work—exploring the technicalities of comic creation, the history of the LGBTQIA+ community, and highlighting personal anecdotes from a host of writers and artists discussing their own experiences growing up queer. Featuring commentary from designer and animator Phoebe Kobabe (The ABCs of Identities), cartoonist Ashley R. Guillory (Queers at the Table), Dr. Sandra Cox (professor of English at Southwest Missouri State University), Matthew Noe (Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian at Harvard Medical School), author Hal Schrieve (Fawn's Blood), and many more, this beautiful hardcover edition promises to be a wonderful educational tool for years to come.

(W) Joe Harris (A/CA) Steve Rolston ONI PRESS PROUDLY PRESENTS THE RETURN OF A MODERN SUPERNATURAL CLASSIC! From acclaimed writer Joe Harris (The X-Files, Great Pacific) and Eisner Award–winning artist Steve Rolston (Queen & Country) comes a brand-new collected edition of their chilling post–Cold War thriller. In the frozen depths of Siberia lies a long-forgotten Soviet research facility. Abandoned at the end of the Cold War, it once housed a terrifying experiment—something powerful, something dangerous . . . and something that refuses to stay buried. When the weapon disappears into the hands of thieves who don’t fully understand what they’ve unleashed, US weapons inspector Will Haley is sent to investigate. Teaming up with Russian federal agent Anya Romanova, the two uncover a dark legacy of secrets, science, and spirits that neither nation ever intended to see the light of day. But the past does not die quietly—and in the shadows of old wars, ghosts still walk . . . Collecting Ghost Projekt #1–5 in a newly remastered edition to celebrate the series’ 15th anniversary.

(W/A/CA) Dave Baker From Eisner Award–nominated writer and illustrator Dave Baker (Mary Tyler MooreHawk, Forest Hills Bootleg Society) comes the collected voyages of the man known only as Halloween Boy—an adventurer without a past and a combatant of the impossible. Working as an archaeologist-for-hire, magical ghost hunter, and super-scientist explorer, Halloween Boy has a simple mission: help those who cannot help themselves. From routine artifact rescues gone wrong to helping the surviving members of an ancient religion enact a cosmic funeral dirge, Halloween Boy finds himself operating as the patron saint of the impossible. And yet, just how long can he win in this never-ending battle before things spiral out of control? When will the dark secrets of the Demon Who Lives finally rear their ugly heads? Find out in the pages of this thrilling compendium! Halloween Boy: Last of the Halloween Boys collects issues #1–5 of Baker's self-published Halloween Boy series for the first time in a premium edition!

(W) Leo Schilling (A/CA) Motteux This ecological fantasy tale by first-time writer Leo Schilling and cartoonist Motteux unravels an exciting fantasy tale about finding your own purpose and a responsible balance with nature. Deep in an ancient forest, young Taru feels like a misfit among her tribe of hunter-warriors. As she tries to make her mark in the adult world, she finds herself marginalized as much for her naivete as for her radical ideas, which are dismissed by her mother and peers as nonsense. She is responsible for watching a prisoner—Hana, a young human with a mysterious past who has been captured by Taru's own tribe. Hana provides Taru with both solace and an opportunity to find her own way. When Taru's village is once again attacked by giant rampaging forest beasts, the unlikely pair will work together to try to understand the uncontrollable and deadly force that threatens them. What is causing the beasts to rampage? And how can they be stopped?

(W/A/CA) Jim Bishop In a world built on conformity, there’s no room for dreamers . . .  At school, 'Pizza Face' doesn’t exactly shine with his report card. On the contrary, he’s one of the worst dunces in school. He dreams of opening a video game store, but that’s about the extent of his ambition. He’s summoned into the guidance counselor’s office, along with a rebellious girl named Mims. Mims loves manga and doesn’t care about the system. But both of their futures are at stake this decisive year . . . If they fail, their parents are authorized to literally kill them! The pressure of this strange new policy begins to weigh on the teenagers’ shoulders, and their parents begin to slowly mutate into monsters. Can their parents really kill them if they fail classes? Pizza Face and Mims bond to face this existential threat, but soon the situation spirals out of control . . . Their race for merit becomes a race for survival, a downward spiral in a conformist world that leaves little room for imagination . . .  A modern tale with a horrific twist, Infantoms is part of a thematic trilogy by author Jim Bishop centered around childhood and the transition to adulthood. With this work, Bishop demonstrates his creative prowess following Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot. A tribute to manga as well as a nod to our inner child, this intimate graphic novel highlights the difficulties of social integration, the excesses of society, and the value of self-confidence and friendship. A gripping album that will haunt you long after the last page.

(W) Jeremy Lambert (A/CA) Alexa Sharpe The moon is stuck. Sunlight is a distant memory. And the Night Mother, who once represented harmony between the living and the dead, has been thwarted by the girl who lives in the graveyard named Madeline Tock. But after their daring escape to the Moon, Maddy and her new friend, Nura, have accidentally shattered the Night Mother’s lantern, and the stolen souls within it have escaped—including the soul of Maddy’s father. Maddy and Nura follow the souls into the cavernous city spiraling down into the Moon’s largest crater. There, Maddy and Nura will face nightfire, the dreaded Sleep Ensemble, and the many crooked corridors of the Night Mother’s Lunar Mansion. If they survive, they just might be able to right the wrongs of the Night Mother and free the souls she took from the living. But their journey will bring everything to bear on Maddy, who has an impossible choice to make: become the next Night Mother and rescue her father’s soul . . . or stay true to herself and risk everything.  Storytellers Jeremy Lambert (Goosebumps) and Alexa Sharpe (Lumberjanes) reunite to weave an evocative and magical tale of a young woman discovering what’s faithfully in her heart.

(W/A/CA) Michele Fischels The last year of school before graduation has begun . . . a time when the world seems the same but when everything will change. For Ben, who is determined to enjoy the end of summer with his girlfriend, Clara, the mood gradually darkens as she begins to withdraw in a similar manner as his best friend, Andreas, had, and without explanation. While tensions grow between Ben and Clara through the school year, Andreas struggles with his own demons, and suddenly final exams are upon them along with the inevitable questions from friends and family alike: What are you doing after school? Where will you enroll? Will you move out? What’s next? Maybe the answer for Ben and his classmates is to simply slow down and take a deep breath . . .  Outline is creator Michele Fischels’s impressive graphic novel debut, in which she demonstrates a deep relatability for that special phase in which we cautiously leave childhood behind and look to the future with uncertainty and anticipation.

(W) Stephanie Young (A/CA) Allyson Lassiter Join Maple and Margaret Sanford in The Pancake Trap as they learn that differences can be strengths, change can reveal who we truly are, and that love is thicker than batter. Maple and Margaret Sanford might be sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Ten-year-old Maple is a pancake-obsessed griddle cook determined to save their grandma's failing restaurant, Dot's Diner. Margaret is a college-bound beauty queen who can't wait for their mom to sell the run-down restaurant. On the last day before Dot's Diner will be sold to the town's multimillionaire mogul, the girls are thrown into a dangerous food-themed treasure hunt, looking for gold left by runaway outlaw Crispy Cruller. Joined by a trusty friend, helpful robot drone, and adorable pup, Maple and Margaret will dive deep into the twisted caves and caverns underneath their town facing one syrup-sticky flapjack trap after another. With nothing more than their grandma's cookbook clues to guide them, will the Sanford Sisters be able to put their differences aside, find the loot, and save Dot's Diner before it's too late? From the creators of Star Beasts, Stephanie Young and Allyson Lassiter's newest adventure is stacked full of fun foodie hijinks and features ten pancake recipes to make at home.

(W/A/CA) Claus Daniel Hermann Pink Monsters is a moving and quiet coming-of-age story and the American comics debut of acclaimed German creator Claus Daniel Herrmann. Frank is fourteen, in the midst of puberty, and slowly but surely realizing that he is gay. Despite his shyness, he is popular at school because of his talent for drawing: All the cool boys want an original drawing of his monsters to hang in their rooms. Meanwhile, Frank’s father is suffering from depression. His illness is so serious that Frank’s mother gives up on traditional medicine and contacts an esoteric healer named Thea. The charismatic woman not only gives his parents new hope, but the emotionally insecure Frank also finds security in her secret knowledge. But when Thea blames Frank’s drawings for his father’s illness and later makes him feel guilty about his sexual orientation, Frank must jeopardize his relationship with his parents in order to truly become himself.

(W) Alex Firer, Tom Fowler (A) CJ Cannon, Fred C. Stresing, Tom Fowler (CA) Tom Fowler Get ready for another case of Wubba Lubba Dub-DOOM—that is, yet another explosive helping of Rick and Morty Oni Comics Compact Edition! Revisit the early days of Rick and Morty's incendiary run, beginning with 'Head Space' and 'The Noble Pursuit of Fair Play,' written and drawn by comic warlocks Tom Fowler (The Books of Magic) and CJ Cannon (Rick and Morty)! And in case that wasn't enough madness to absorb, immerse yourself in the simple tale of a man (Rick), his new hat, and the whole friggin' multiverse crashing down in Rick's New Hat, masterminded by scribe Alex Firer (The Onion) and Rick and Morty art veteran Fred C. Stresing (Adventure Time). Enjoy Rick and Morty in its most accessible form ever! Put it in your pocket. Give it to your friends. Or swallow it and feel the glorious power of the central finite curve coursing through your veins! No, don't do that. Just buy it. Collecting Rick and Morty #12–15 and Rick and Morty: Rick's New Hat #1–5.

(W) Daniel Kibblesmith, Alex Firer, Jake Black (A) Jarrett Williams, Fred C. Stresing, Phil Murphy, Suzi Blake (CA) Dave Bardin MOVE OVER, BIG BANG! GET WRECKED, BIG CRUNCH! GALAXIES COME AND GALAXIES GO, BUT OUR PLANE OF EXISTENCE HAS NEVER FACED ANYTHING AS CONSEQUENTIAL AS . . . THE FIRST-EVER RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT! From the deviant psyches of comics mastermind and multiple Emmy Award–nominee Daniel Kibblesmith (Loki) and artistic annihilator Jarrett Williams (Speed Force), this summer’s seven-part countdown to the end of everything that was, is, and will be begins with . . . a bachelor party that gets a little out of hand? Rick’s old buddy Dimension C-137 (where Rick and Morty Cronenberg’d Earth) has reached his UNIVERSAL HALF-LIFE and is getting MARRIED—to the female-presenting embodiment of the Parmesan Dimension! He’s found true love and wants his old pal Rick to plan his bachelor party! WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Answer: Pretty much everything . . . and it is all Rick’s fault! Now, Rick and Morty are on the run from EVERY SINGLE UNIVERSE THEY’VE EVER MESSED WITH—meaning, no matter what dimension they escape to, the universe will literally be against them. And, to survive, Rick will be forced to something he hoped he would never have to do—a last resort of EPIC PROPORTIONS! DON’T CALL IT A CRISIS! The FIRST RICK AND MORTY COMICS EVENT in one EPIC volume, featuring Rick and Morty vs. the Universe #1–4 alongside three event tie-in one-shot issues featuring Summer, Jerry, Beth, Space-Beth, and Morty!

(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Brian Hurtt In celebration of 15 years of one of the most beloved smash hits in the history of creator-owned comics, return to the Eisner Award–nominated world of THE SIXTH GUN as co-creators Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and Brian Hurtt (The Midnite Show) reunite for an all-new, self-contained entry point into the acclaimed saga that fantasy icon Michael Moorcock calls an epic in its own right. Becky Montcrief’s great sacrifice destroyed the Sixth Gun—and the Grey Witch Griselda with it—but the power of the timeless weapons was also released into the world, ready to be reborn. . . . Familiar heroes—Ghost Eyes, Izzy, Henry Grey, Unega, and more—race to prevent the deadly cabal of villains old and new from gaining control of the reborn mythical weapons known as The Six. With the power of travel on the mystical Crossroads, the whole world is the stage for the newest battle to control its fate—the Battle for The Six! Collecting The Sixth Gun: Battle for The Six #1–3, plus the three prelude short stories from The Sixth Gun: Road to The Six #0!

(W) Jordan Thomas (A/CA) Daniel Gete WHEN YOU’RE A COP IN THE YEAR 2142, YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO TRUST ANYONE . . . NOT YOUR PARTNER, NOT YOUR SPOUSE, NOT EVEN YOURSELF!   From rising star Jordan Thomas (Mugshots) and powerhouse artist Daniel Gete (Biker Mice from Mars), the hyper-kinetic, near-future action epic Skin Police returns in a brand-new volume with a no-holds-barred turning point for a world where morally gray law enforcement, black market illegal cloning, and political strife are about to boil over in a hail of gunfire . . .  Agents Eckis and Sheen swore an oath to protect the civilian population from the eminent danger of the rogue black market clones known as 'Dupes' that can suddenly 'pop' without any advance warning—which means any passerby on the street or subway could possibly become an unhinged spree killer on a moment’s notice. In return for their service, however, the public has dubbed Eckis, Sheen, and their fellow agents the 'Skin Police'—an insult handed back by a populace unwilling to sacrifice their own civil rights for the agents’ unprecedented duties in light of the Dupe threat. But what if these illegally manufactured clone doppelgängers weren’t as deadly as initially believed? What if they could be saved? And, as the underground resistance movement supporting them grows, what if their leader proves to be someone uncomfortably familiar to the Skin Police? Collects Skin Police 2 #1–4.

(W) Jim Zub (A/CA) Edwin Huang If you love swords, sassery, and a touch of black-hearted violence, then Skullkickers is the book for you! A trio of hard-headed mercenaries kill monsters and cause havoc in their endless search for money, fame, and adventure, from the lauded and ludicrous team of Jim Zub (Dungeons & Dragons, Conan the Barbarian) and Edwin Huang (Street Fighter), now in a book-friendly format perfect for new readers! This Skullkickers Compact Attack Edition slipcase collects all three volumes of the hit series—that's 34 issues of glorious, skull-kicking action!

(W) Jim Zub, Adam Warren, Todd Dezago, Ron Marz (A) Edwin Huang, Kevin Raganit, Joy Han, Stjepan Sejic (CA) Edwin Huang If you love swords, sassery, and a touch of black-hearted violence, then Skullkickers is the book for you!  A trio of hard-headed mercenaries kill monsters and cause havoc in their endless search for money, fame, and adventure, from the lauded and ludicrous team of Jim Zub (Dungeons & Dragons, Conan the Barbarian) and Edwin Huang (Street Fighter), now in a book-friendly format perfect for new readers! Skullkickers Compact Attack Edition Volume 3 collects issues #24–34 of glorious, skull-kicking action!

(W) Mirtes Santana (A/CA) Guilherme Petreca Meet Violeta! Violeta is a thirteen-year-old skateboarder and podcaster. But most importantly? She's a PUNK! Oh, and a superhero, too.Superhero + punk = SUPERPUNK. That's Violeta! After discovering her grandfather's old cassette player, Violeta decides to play a cassette tape backward. (Why? It's pure punk rebellion, duh!) What she didn't know was this rebellious act would grant her magical powers! Aaaaand . . . unleash monsters. A LOT of them. Violeta will need to use all her new superpowers to protect her home of Hollow Hills from the strange creatures and send them back to wherever they came from. Luckily, she's joined by Alan, Violeta's faithful sidekick and fellow podcaster. Together, they'll have to find a way to put these monsters back in their place. But between homework, podcasting, and skateboarding, Violeta has a tough time managing it all. When a horde of monsters descend on her school, will this superpunk be able to save the day? Multi-award-winning comic book artist Guilherme Petreca and TV writer Mirtes Santana bring you Superpunk, a radical adventure story about the need to rebel and act out to protect the people and things you love.

(W/A/CA) Zhang Xiaoyu Love is never lost . . . Fan is a young Chinese engineer who lost his wife in a Japanese bombing raid in 1937. Mingfeng was a popular performer at the local opera, and he is devastated by the loss. Distraught, he builds an extraordinary automaton that replaces her at the theater. Meanwhile, war rages throughout the city, and orphaned children run wild under the direction of local potentates in an attempt to thrive and survive. When those potentates take notice of the mysterious beauty, suspicions and desires start to grow. Mix in an American airman and the tensions of war, and things build to an explosive finale. Masterfully mixing a snapshot of war-torn China with the philosophical sci-fi questions of a Philip K. Dick novel, Twin Lotuses is a beautifully illustrated story capturing an ugly time and the flicker of hope, love, and ambition that shone through it all.

(W) Matt Hotson (A/CA) Juan Gedeon THE WILD WEST IS ABOUT TO GET EVEN WILDER! Based on the classic animated series and the red-hot line of toy collectibles, the C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa are back and set to ride toward an all-new showdown on the frontier from rising star writer Matt Hotson (Power Rangers: The Return) and blockbuster artist Juan Gedeon (DC: The Jurassic League)!  Before he takes the badge, ride into the lawless border town of Moo Mesa as we meet Marshal Moo Montana in his earliest adventure! In a time gripped by fear and uncertainty, disorder pervades the desert, and its citizens have started to go missing—including Moo’s former mentor, the respected Sheriff Mary Quine. With shadows growing across the mesa, Moo must navigate old grudges, new alliances, and a conspiracy that reaches deep into the heart of the mesa’s past. Bringing together the nostalgic charm of the beloved Saturday morning series with a pistol-slinging new vision, follow Moo Montana, Dakota Dude, Cowlamity Kate, and more into a saga of justice, mystery, and redemption in a world where honor wears a hat and rides a steed. This is Moo Mesa like you’ve never seen it before—deeper and more daring. Saddle up! Collects Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa #1–4.

(W/A/CA) James Stokoe Space! Clones! Aliens! Noodles! Join Johnny Boyo, a former culinary student, as he seeks out extraordinary adventure and intergalactic entrees as a cosmic truck driver along with his troublesome pal Deacon. For fans of Tampopo and Cowboy Bebop, revisit the mania that is Wonton Soup in a new, large hardcover edition featuring a brand-new cover from madcap artist and writer James Stokoe! Prepared with unhinged love and care from the lunatics at Oni Press! Get it while it's hot!

(W) Pat Mills (A/CA) Joe Colquhoun Charley's War began serialisation in Battle in 1979, and as written by Pat Mills it is one of the greatest strips in the history of British comics, a serious look at how the First World War affected Britain's working class. Complementing the story was the artwork of Joe Colquhoun, fresh off the immensely popular Johnny Red, Colquhoun pushed himself even further detailing the wartime travails of Charley Bourne, producing stunning artwork each and every week. This book collects pages from the first few years of the series, including many complete episodes, printed at their original size so you can appreciate Joe Colquhoun's mastery of the artform.

(W) Alan Moore (A) Dave Gibbons, Alan Davis, Ian Gibson, John Higgins (CA) Steve Dillon Alan Moore is a legendary comics writer credited with transforming the medium and how it was seen through his seminal works such as V For Vendetta, From Hell and, of course, Watchmen. But, before any of that, he cut his teeth at 2000 AD, the galaxy's greatest comic. It was there that Moore honed his craft in preparation for the accolades that would follow. This first volume in a new series collecting all of Alan Moore's work for 2000 AD, brings together all of his Future Shocks as well as a host of other one-off stories. Moore is a master of the short-format story and this collection doubles as the perfect guide for how to write comics to a page limit. Includes the story A Holiday In Hell which has never been reprinted in English since its first publication in 1980. Moore's stories are complemented by the works of a string of legendary artists including Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Ian Gibson (The Ballad of Halo Jones), Eric Bradbury (Rogue Trooper), Bryan Talbot (Grandville), Steve Dillon (Preacher), Brett Ewins (Bad Company) and more.

(W) Rob Williams (A) R. M. Guéra (CA) R. M. Guera After an aerial attack, Dredd and a judge squad find themselves stranded deep into the Northern Radlands, a hundred miles from the nearest city and with no way of contacting help. But fending off attacks from mountain gangs becomes the least of their problems: a great, murderous bear is on their trail, and Dredd and Cadet Moon will have to brave the elements and join forces with an unlikely ally to escape the frozen woods alive.

(W) Pat Mills (A) David Lloyd, Nik Williams, Mike Collins, Glenn Fabry (CA) Glenn Fabry The Definitive line continues with the highly regarded fantasy saga Sláine. This reimagining of Celtic mythology mixed with sword-and-sorcery tropes stood out in the predominantly science fiction anthology 2000 AD, and it proved to be a testing ground for many acclaimed artists. In this third volume, the Celtic hero continues his arduous journey across Tir-Nan-Og, accompanied by his sidekick Ukko, and faces a slew of mighty warriors, vengeful gods, and legendary beasts in his quest to return to his tribe and claim his rightful place as king. This seminal epic by Pat Mills features the artwork of David Lloyd (V for Vendetta), Glenn Fabry (Hellblazer, Preacher), and Mike Collins (American Gothic).

(W) Jaki (A) Yamorichan FRIENDS, SEEKERS, AND COUNTRYMEN...LEND ME YOUR EARS!Thanks to Zeke’s influence, Noel is able to launch a symposium on the threat of the Valiant, but most Seekers pull out at the last minute, thanks to the presence of Johann Eissfeldt, a man around whom countless dark rumors swirl! Even darker is the cunning smile of Malebolge, whose schemes are as nefarious as Noel’s own! In their game, Seekers and Abyssal monsters are both but pawns!

(W) Anji Matono HALFWAY TO DEATH!Yuuma wanted nothing more than to end his own life...until he started telling the stories.He tells them one by one, never skipping a night, as he makes his way to one hundred.What truths will come crawling to light as he tells his fiftieth tale?

(W) Yu Hashimoto WHY CAN'T WE GET IT RIGHT?The manga club joins the duo behind Heavenly Queen of Cosplay Awayuki Erika on a training camp. The location is incredible, but for some reason, Okumura and Lilysa just aren't satisfied with their photos! What advice does Erika have for these two troubled Liliel fans? The otaku obsessions continue in volume 18 of this exciting cosplay comedy!

(W) Tamiki Wakaki BEGINNING THEIR NEW LIVES TOGETHERHonjouji Rika and Oohara Takuya have been through a lot together in the past year. From their colluding to avoid getting transferred to Siberia to their struggles over what kind of marriage suits them best. All that’s left is for Rika to finally have a heart-to-heart with her evasive mother. Meanwhile, the couple’s coworkers have been invited to the quiet countryside wedding and have their own plans to make it a day to remember. It’s not an ending—it’s a new beginning!The final volume!

(W) HundredBurger IS THEIR LIFE TOGETHER AT RISK?Satoko the ninja and Konoha the teenage assassin have been leading an unexpectedly heartwarming life as roommates...but now, could their domestic tranquility be coming under threat?! Their story continues in volume three of a comedy that's as wholesome as it is unsettling!

(W) Sukeroku BECOMING A MODEL BOYFRIENDMia’s lessons in love continue as Rui attempts to learn what it means to have a girlfriend. But there’s one girl who thinks he’s perfect just as he is. Unfortunately, it’s his younger sister. While Mia tries to make her childhood friend’s heart race, the duo are constantly surrounded by a gaggle of weirdos. Whether it’s Saikawa, a tall scary guy who claims to be able to tell who’s dating who, or Rurigawa, the only girl who can resist the prince’s charms, the path from friends to lovers is paved with obstacles!

(W) Taro Koumi (A) Hayashi A man who yearned for a life of freedom reincarnates into another world and becomes a carrier-a non-combative class considered useless. Can he make use of his skills to live his dream life or could he be meant for something more?Sei has always yearned for a life of freedom and when he's reborn into another world, it seems like he would finally have his dream life. Except he was born as a Carrier, a non-combative class that mostly uses their abilities to transport goods. But Sei has found a way to use his powers both in and out of fights, surviving on his own despite his low class. And while he travels the land seeing sights and picking up women, he'll prove that a lowly carrier is capable of conquering the world!

(W) Shin Kawamaru SUBBING FOR A SUBORDINATEMiu has decided to follow Jinguji's advice and break up with Takeda. Once again, the two of them are mere coworkers, and Miu's days are filled with loneliness. Takeda seems fine with the new status quo at first, but when the decision is made for him to be transferred, the depth of his feelings for Miu becomes clear. Can these two people connect both their sexual chemistry and their emotions?

(W) Touya (A) Chibi HEAD SAINT...FIA?!During a standoff between King Cerulean and his mother, the queen dowager and head saint, Cerulean makes a shocking announcement: he's recommending Fia as a candidate for the next head saint! Now, all eyes are on Fia as preparations for the head saint selection event get underway…yet she boldly starts using her powers all over the place! But Fia can just blame the holy stones for any magical feats, right? With such an air-tight plan, what could possibly go wrong?

(W) Touya (A) Mahito Aobe (CT) Chibi OLD AND NEW FRIENDS IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN!In the northern region, Blackpeak Mountain towers over all…and that's exactly where Fia wants to visit during her time off. She's eager to find Zavilia and learn what became of his quest to become the dragon king. During her journey, Fia finds herself in an unexpected family reunion. Then, as her party ascends the mountain, an unknown dragon attacks! What has become of Zavilia? And can Fia and friends survive the deadly Blackpeak Mountain?

(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) Asato Mizu PING-PONG BATTLES AND HICCUP HIJINKSWhether she’s being hailed by elementary schoolers as “Empress Aharen” for her gaming prowess, racking up thousands of likes online, or battling Raido into a classroom ping-pong showdown, Aharen-san's actions are unpredictable. Raido accepts her antics—but even he’s thrown off when not even a ferocious case of the hiccups can slow her down.As their daily lives get stranger (and funnier), the bond between Raido and Aharen deepens with every absurd adventure!

(W) Shisui Meikyou (A) Takafumi Oomae (CT) tef LIGHT IN THE DARKNESSLight takes a moment to savor his sweet revenge on Sionne, but there is no rest for the wrathful as Mei arrives with shocking news—Light's sister Yume has been found! Light heads to the Human Kingdom to bring Yume to safety, but along the way must face the memories of his time in the darkest Abyss!Full Title: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on my Former Party Members and the World (Manga)

(W) Tang Jiu Qing (A) St UNDER SIEGEHaving at last consolidated the six prefectures of Zhongbo under his rule, Shen Zechuan stands between two looming threats: the Biansha Horsemen to the east, and the imperial court of Qudu to the west. Although Qudu remains paralyzed by internal strife, Shen Zechuan knows it's only a matter of time before the fledgling emperor and her supporter, Xue Xiuzhuo, turn their eyes to him.To the north, while Hassen continues to hammer Libei’s generals with relentless attacks, Xiao Chiye suspects his real target lies along the vulnerable border of Zhongbo. If he's right, Shen Zechuan will be cut off and surrounded before reinforcements arrive.Yet when Hassen’s attack comes, it is with a brutality no one anticipated. Forced to make a desperate stand, Shen Zechuan must hold the walls until Xiao Chiye arrives—or the city falls.