(W) AJ Ampadu (A) Sergio Monjes (CA) Luca Merli The award-winning comic about wine that has been a hit not just all over Asia but also in France! Apple TV live-action drama series was recent winner of International Emmy Award!Yutaka Kanzaki, a wine critic whose reviews have enough clout to move the industry worldwide, has died—leaving behind a wine collection worth over two billion yen. Only the one who can name his favorite bottles, plus vintages, will inherit this dream of a cellar. It’s a battle between Yutaka’s biological son Shizuku and adopted child Issei to identify these “Twelve Apostles”—along with the very best wine in his collection, the so-called “Drops of God.”

A LOVE THAT SPANS ACROSS LIFETIMES!The high school knight Haruto is devoted to his princess, even if she’s been reincarnated as a middle-aged vice principal named Kuraudo!Princess Claudia's reincarnation has gone awry because of the sorcerer Angelo’s curse! After hearing that the enchantment can only be broken with true love, Haruto is convinced that means true love’s kiss and ponders how to make a kiss with Kuraudo natural. Will the two be able to return to their previous selves after a kiss?

As his clan's youngest assassin, Xiahou Lian is tasked with finding a way into the aristocratic Xie family. When he manages to gain a post and befriend the family’s youngest son, their relationship could lead Xiahou Lian to make a choice that will follow him long into adulthood…Xiahou Lian, the Qielan Clan’s youngest assassin, needs to get inside the aristocratic Xie household for his next assignment. He secures a post under Xie Jinglan, the family's youngest son, and all players are in position. Yet as the date of the planned assassination approaches, the two boys find that they've become fast friends. Thus, Xiahou Lian takes a course of action that will haunt him for years to come…As fates turn, Xiahou Lian is reduced to working as a dog for the chief of the Eastern Depot, a Ming dynasty spy agency. But the chief is the very boy Xiahou Lian once saved! What’s more, he seems more charming than resentful. There’s definitely something wrong with the chief…

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Erik Tamayo (CA) Sid Kotian 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) Marc Guggenheim (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Dan Jurgens A new era of horror for Marvel’s iconic lycanthrope! Featuring a brand-new story written by Michael Giacchino, director of the Marvel Studios Disney+ special Werewolf by Night and composer of the upcoming Fantastic Four: First StepsJack Russell has been trying to live a simple life — but when he finds himself in the middle of a mysterious massacre, he’s the prime suspect! With his memories missing and his wolf form out of control and off the leash, will Jack be able to clear his name? Or will his friend Elsa Bloodstone finally realize he’s a rabid dog that needs to be put down? The bloody trail of the Werewolf will lead from the Savage Land into confrontations with Moon Knight and the Incredible Hulk! Meanwhile, the demonic Lilith has been biding her time — setting the stage for a Hellish uprising with Deathwatch, the Hood and a Werewolf by Night at its fore! But which Werewolf by Night? And something is stirring within the lycanthropes of the Marvel Universe — and as they go for one another’s throats, the civilians will be caught in the claws-fire! Plus: What impact did BLOOD HUNT have on the other Werewolf by Night, Jake Gomez? And Michael Giacchino, director of Marvel Studios’ Special Presentation WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, delivers another tale of terror pitting the tortured hero against Dracula!COLLECTING: Werewolf By Night: Red Band #1-10, Werewolf By Night: Blood Hunt And Werewolf By Night: Blood Moon Rise

(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Taurin Clarke Chris Claremont's decades-spanning run on the X-Men continues, now joined by artistic legend John Roimita Jr.!John Romita Jr. joins Chris Claremont as the X-Men’s chart-topping adventures continue! Drama abounds as Cyclops heads off on his honeymoon with Madelyne Pryor, Wolverine’s relationship with Mariko takes a turn for the worse and Kitty Pryde is kidnapped and forced to marry the Morlock Caliban. Meanwhile, Rogue is public enemy number one and anti-mutant sentiment threatens the passage of a law that will strip every mutant in the United States of their rights. There’s no shortage of action either: Colossus battles Juggernaut, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return and Rachel Summers arrives on the scene. And in a miniseries with major implications for both characters, Wolverine and Kitty Pryde head to Japan and go to war with the yakuza. This volume is topped off by Claremont and Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning “Lifedeath.”COLLECTING: UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #176-188, KITTY PRYDE AND WOLVERINE (1984) #1-6 and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #40

(W) J. Holtham, Joanne Starer, Ryan Haddock (A) Charlie Adlard, Valeria Burzo, PJ Holden, Kano , David Lapham, Leomacs , Brian Level, John McCrea, Andrea Mutti, Caitlin Yarsky (CA) Adam Pollina WHERE ONCE A CRUEL UNIVERSE BECKONED . . . NOW A CRUEL KINGDOM SHALL REIGN! Oni Press is proud to unveil a spellbinding new chapter in the distinguished lineage of EC history! Enter Cruel Kingdom—EC’s first-ever dark-fantasy anthology conjuring tales of MAGIC, MYTH, and MURDER from forbidden realms long before our own! Behold the bloody and barbarous age of wizards, knights, and dragons as reimagined in the immutable EC manner as master scribes Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz), Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine), Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Greg Pak (World War Hulk), Ben H. Winters (Benjamin), and more couple their forces with iron-wrought artists Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), PJ Holden (Judge Dredd), Kano (Gotham Central), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Leomacs (Benjamin), John McCrea (Hitman), Andrea Mutti (Rebels), and more to forge a terrifying new vision of death, life, and adventure “once upon a time.” From the twisted minds that spawned Epitaphs from the Abyss and Cruel Universe, steel thyself for EC’s first rite of fatal fantasy and skullduggerous sorcery in one cursed tome of comic book enchantment! Collects Cruel Kingdom #1–4.

(W) Ludo Lullabi (A) Ludo Lullabi, Adriano Lucas (CA) Joe Madureira ADVANCE SOLICIT   NO ONE CAN SAVE THE WORLD ON AN EMPTY STOMACH      Humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all.       But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world...if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.      From acclaimed creator Ludo Lullabi (TRANSFORMERS_, _Battle Chasers) comes a new action series about forgotten heroes, cutthroat food trucks, and saving the world...again.      Collects _Ghost Pepper #1-5. _

(W) Ludo Lullabi (A) Ludo Lullabi, Adriano Lucas (CA) Ludo Lullabi ADVANCE SOLICIT   NO ONE CAN SAVE THE WORLD ON AN EMPTY STOMACH      Humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all.       But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world...if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.      From acclaimed creator Ludo Lullabi (TRANSFORMERS_, _Battle Chasers) comes a new action series about forgotten heroes, cutthroat food trucks, and saving the world...again.      Collects _Ghost Pepper #1-5. _

(W) Kyle Starks, Tini Howard, Pamela Ribon, J. Torres, Daniel M. Lavery, Magdalene Visaggio, Delilah S. Dawson (A) CJ Cannon, Marc Ellerby, Katy Farina, Sabrina Mati (CA) Scott Sugiuchi We found the number for your ex who told you to lay off the Rick and Morty comics and deleted it from your phone. Now that’s handled, let’s get back to celebrating 10 years of [adult swim]’s groundbreaking animation phenomenon—it’s Oni Press’ third massive 10th anniversary omnibus!! Featuring the likes of legendary comics creators such as Kyle Starks (Kill Them All), Tini Howard (Excalibur), Pamela Ribon (My Boyfriend is a Bear), Magdalene Visaggio (Shade the Changing Girl), Marc Ellerby (Rick and Morty: Ricklemania), CJ Cannon (Aggretsuko), and oh-so-many more, the third volume of this massive milestone collection is proudly presented in a stunning oversize hardcover format. Aw geez, y-y-you're gonna wanna buy the whole collection! Collecting Rick and Morty (2015) #31–46, Rick and Morty Presents: The Vindicators, Rick and Morty Presents: Krombopulos Michael, Rick and Morty Presents: Sleepy Gary, and Rick and Morty Presents: Pickle Rick!

(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) JH Williams III, Mick Gray Sophie Bangs has just come to grips with her alter ego, the fabled warrior named Promethea, when she decides to join Barbara Shelley on her journey through the Tree of Life. But will leaving Stacia and Grace working together to protect New York prove to be a mistake? The tour-de-force explanation of magic and mysticism is collected in this oversize, slipcase edition. Absolute Promethea Book Two collects the entire Kaballah storyline (issues #13-23) of the mystical series by Alan Moore and J.H. Williams III, plus an extensive art gallery.

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Erik Tamayo (CA) Sid Kotian The shooting of Kaito has triggered a Flood in the normally emotionless Nagai, releasing a massive number of IBMs. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, Sato has matched his pace, and Iruma Base is overrun with countless black ghosts. Dr. Ogura, the world’s leading IBM researcher, makes his way toward the heart of the chaos, even as the story barrels toward a moment of truth regarding the origin and very nature of Demi-Humans.The breathless nightmare trip Ajin: Demi-Human, finally available in omnibus format. A thriller that just keeps on getting better and deeper.

(W) Tom Hardy; Scott Snyder; Frank Tieri (A) Ryan Smallman New York Times-bestselling author SCOTT SNYDER and comics titan FRANK TIERI join forces with acclaimed artist RYAN SMALLMAN and Oscar-nominated actor TOM HARDY to bring you a bold new sci-fi saga!In a future where Earth has become a barren wasteland, Zynitec harnesses the unmatched energy of Kronium to assert its dominion across the stars. When Kai, a rising star Mediator in Zynitec's army, is betrayed by his own and left for dead, everything he thinks he believes is thrown into question and leaves him to discover what it truly means to be human in a world where the boundaries of technology and identity blur.Collects ARCBOUND #1 #6.

(W) Brian Augustyn (A) Mike Mignola, Eduardo Barreto (CA) Mike Mignola WHAT WOULD THE GOTHAM CITY OF THE 19TH CENTURY HAVE BEEN LIKE? Step into the gaslit shadows of Victorian Gotham with this genre-defining Elseworlds tale that reimagines Batman in the 19th century. This groundbreaking story pits the Dark Knight against the infamous Jack the Ripper in a chilling battle of wits and justice. Featuring moody, gothic artwork and a gripping narrative, it pushed the boundaries of Batman storytelling. Collects GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT and BATMAN: MASTER OF THE FUTURE.

A woman who’s lived her life in the shadow of her sister must suddenly take her place after a tragic accident—but her life is about to get way more complicated. Manga also from Seven Seas—and don't miss the anime!Marie has always been an afterthought. Her parents treat her like a servant, and her flawless older sister, Anastasia, is the family's shining star. Even at Marie’s own birthday party, all eyes are on Anastasia—so much so that no one notices when Marie sneaks away.But in the quiet of the evening, she has a chance encounter with a captivating man with striking green eyes: Count Kyros. Their brief meeting feels like a dream… until reality comes crashing back. Soon after, a marriage proposal arrives from the count—for Anastasia, of course.Except… something doesn’t add up. The gown that arrives with the proposal? It’s clearly made for Marie. Could there be a mistake? Or is this the start of an unexpected love story?

A woman who’s lived her life in the shadow of her sister must suddenly take her place after a tragic accident—but her life is about to get way more complicated. Light novels also from Seven Seas—and don't miss the anime!Marie was never meant to shine. Though she's a baron's daughter, she's treated like a servant in her own home—especially compared to her glamorous sister, Anastasia. Even on Marie’s birthday, the spotlight is stolen, as the family uses the party to parade Anastasia before potential suitors. But when the dashing Count Kyros accidentally stumbles upon Marie—ragged clothes and all—he’s instantly taken with her. Sparks fly… until a mix-up leads him to propose to the wrong sister! Can Marie and Kyros overcome the confusion and find their way back to each other?Based on the hit light novel series that also inspired the anime—don’t miss this Cinderella romance where love blooms in the most unexpected way!

(W) Erik Burnham (A) Ben Bates (CA) Ciro Nieli; Khary Randolph 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!ARE YOU PREPARED TO DIE?Isagi was riding high after scoring against Ubers, but then Kaiser sent an explosive shot crashing against the net. With Isagi and Kaiser now tied on goals and Bastard München up two to one against Ubers, Germany's and Italy's masters decide to join the fray. Snuffy deploys his players with the precision of a chess master, and Bastard München soon begins to buckle under Ubers' counterattack. Can Isagi find someone to be their sacrificial pawn and stop Italy's advance?

MORE HARD-WORKING CATS!Imagine a world where cats do all kinds of jobs! They deliver your food, help you in the hospital, and entertain you in so many ways in the second volume of this hilarious full-color comic by the author of Yokai Cats and Monster Cats.

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.

(W) Brian Herbert; Kevin J. Anderson (A) Fran Galan The pulse-pounding prequel to the groundbreaking Dune saga continues secrets revealed, loyalties tested, and destinies forged!New York Times bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, alongside acclaimed artist Fran Galán, return with the next chapter in the official graphic novel adaptation of Dune: House Harkonnen, the pivotal prequel to Frank Herbert's legendary science fiction epic.Across the Imperium, chaos spreads. On Arrakis, the brutal grip of House Harkonnen tightens as Baron Harkonnen's ruthless strategies ignite unrest and violence. As the Bene Gesserit's hidden agenda nears its moment of truth, secrets ripple outward from the deserts of Dune to the corridors of power on Wallach IX.Caught in the crossfire, Liet and Warrick must decide where love and loyalty truly lie. Leto Atreides steps into a fateful encounter that could shape the future of House Atreides. And young Duncan Idaho, facing challenges beyond his years, begins a path toward becoming the warrior history will remember.With explosive turns on Ix and critical pieces falling into place, Dune: House Harkonnen VOL 2 delivers suspense, betrayal, and intrigue at the heart of the Dune universe.

I CAN DO THIS ALL DAY...Balam just won’t stay down. After his “death,” Balam’s darkness has spread far and wide, turning everyone it touches mad. Procel’s dream of a utopia for both humans and demons seems unreachable, especially since the Creator is about to destroy the world to stamp out the darkness once and for all. In a desperate move, Procel asks the Creator for just one day to turn the tide. The Demon Lord of Dragons Astaroth joins Procel for the defense, but with Balam gaining the powers of the Demon Lord of Fire, will a single day be enough for Procel and friends to save the world from apocalyptic destruction?The final volume!

(W) Alex Paknadel (A) Amancay Nahuelpan (CA) Nikola Cizmesija In this hit gritty action manga, a young boy is framed for murder and cast off the edge of a floating city into the abyss, where he grapples with the monsters that the elite high above would rather forget. The more the rich glitter, the higher the price paid by the poor...With an anime adaptation from the studio behind Mob Psycho 100 and the writer behind Attack on Titan and Vinland Saga, Gachiakuta is the dystopian epic critics are calling the next big shonen series!Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment--exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!

This ASMR BL is bursting with heart-fluttering kinks!Karasuma Koudai is an introverted university student who streams spicy ASMR roleplays once or twice a week. His view counts haven't been increasing as of late, though, so he's been thinking of quitting. Then he discovers that the cheerful and popular Minami Masaya--his polar opposite--is an avid listener who actively chats during his streams. Even more shocking is Minami's red-faced admission that he used Karasuma's ASMRs for his own self pleasure, I can't come without your voice...Karasuma is so surprised that he offers to help without thinking. At first, he feels a sense of superiority from seeing Minami's lurid reactions to his voice, but he gradually finds that talking isn't enough--he grows to like Minami and wants to touch him gently.

THE BODY REMEMBERSThe black-eyed villainous psychologist Meteo attacks Shion in her own apartment! Desperate to save her, Hikari gambles on his power to enter the body of another, and joins with Shion! But Meteo takes possession of Hikari's own body! It's the final showdown—can Hikari solve the riddle of Meteo's horrible past and defeat him before more than one body dies?The final volume!

(W) Erik Larsen (A) Andrea Broccardo (CA) Erik Larsen Superstars Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness continue their wild era of Hulk - both green AND red!Domino might have just discovered the Red Hulk’s identity, and he can’t have that. But X-Force is protecting her, so Rulk recruits a little help of his own. Enter Code Red: Punisher! Deadpool! Elektra! Thundra! Crimson Dynamo! But whose side is the mysterious new Red She-Hulk on? Meanwhile, the Hulk is gone, transformed back to mild-mannered Bruce Banner — seemingly forever. But Banner knows the Hulk well enough to realize he never stays buried long. Traveling to a deserted corner of America, he finds the Hulk’s half-alien son Skaar waiting to take revenge on his father. The boy is young, angry...and powerful. But he’s not nearly a match for the Hulk. Not yet, at least. So now it’s up to Bruce Banner to train the boy! But Norman Osborn has taken charge, and one item on the list for his Dark Reign is to bring back the Hulk!COLLECTING: Hulk (2008) 13-18, Incredible Hulk (2000) 601-605, Dark Reign: The List - Hulk (2009), material from Incredible Hulk (2000) 600

WEDDING WOES…Liam at last sets out to tie the knot with Rosetta—but the proxy war for the imperial throne could postpone their nuptials! Soon, more and more factors distract Count Banfield from his fiancée: enemies’ plots, allies’ betrayals, and even a fearsome assassin. Will he overcome those curveballs and wed his patient bride-to-be? With Liam himself in danger, his betrothal is on even thinner ice…

(W) Erik Larsen (A) Andrea Broccardo (CA) Erik Larsen Phillip Kennedy Johnson's horror-infused, monstrous run on the Hulk continues!Bruce Banner and Charlie’s search for Doctor Strange now points them toward Asgard — but when the gateway opens, the way is blocked by the Odinson, who recognizes Charlie as the vessel for an ancient and powerful enemy! Get ready for the most epic rematch in Marvel history!COLLECTING: Incredible Hulk (2023) 25-29

(W) Grant Morrison (A) Various (CA) Brian Bolland Art by Phil Jimenez, Sean Phillips, Steve Yeowell and Others Follow the adventures of the Invisibles, a secret organization out to battle against physical and psychic oppression brought upon humanity by the interdimensional alien gods of the Archons of Outer Church! Your life is about to change forever. Collecting, for the first time ever, the entire, controversial, beloved, and acclaimed saga by Eisner Award-winning writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman, We3) in one massive compendium.

An unwanted child becomes a man with a great destiny in this danmei/Boys’ Love novel series from acclaimed author Fei Tian Ye Xiang (Legend of Exorcism, Dinghai Fusheng Records)!For as long as he can remember, Duan Ling has been an unwanted child. Raised by his deceased mother’s neglectful family, he’s grown up battered and mistreated. But his life takes a fateful turn when a stranger named Lang Junxia arrives at the Duan estate, claiming to be sent by the father Duan Ling never knew he had.Whisked away to the capital of the Liao Empire, Duan Ling is thrust into a treacherous world of political intrigue and power struggles far beyond his comprehension. But Lang Junxia has promised his father will come for him, and Lang Junxia never lies.As he prepares for a destiny greater than he ever imagined, Duan Ling finds himself at the heart of a story that could alter the fate of empires—and shake the world itself.

(W) Erik Burnham (A) Sarah Myer (CA) Sarah Myer 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!The nightmare that was Lon Aterof is over—for now. As the team finds ways to move on with their lives, Shiro sets his sights on leaving the Minegami family for good, and his search for leads intertwines him with Ichiro’s latest mission. Using their cover as lovers, Ichiro and Shiro must infiltrate the exclusive Kikuya salon to fish for clues, but the pool might be deeper than either of them expected…

LOSER NO MORE!The four legendary heroes invade the Demonic Realm and there, ascend The Tower of Thorns in search of the Demon Lord, defeating an array of ever-greater foes on the way! But what will they find when they reach the top...? A nicer apartment, maybe?! Max is back and kickin' butt!

A dark Boys’ Love omegaverse romance about an omega at his limit and the alpha who plans on making him repay his debt—with his body. The hit webcomic is finally available in English print!Kim Euihyun has hit rock bottom. Crushed under the weight of his deadbeat father’s debts, this struggling omega sees no way forward. With loan sharks closing in and no hope left, he makes a heartbreaking decision—walking into the icy sea with his younger half-brother, believing it’s their only escape. But just as the tide threatens to claim them, a stranger intervenes. Yeo Taeju, an alpha gangster collecting on Euihyun’s debt, pulls them from the brink and offers an unexpected lifeline: a job, a roof over their heads, and a second chance. Yet Euihyun knows that nothing in life comes without a price.Is Taeju a savior who can guide him toward a new beginning, or just another force dragging him deeper into the abyss?

(W) Hiro Mashima Get fired up: The first-ever Fairy Tail art book is here! This 256-page hardcover captures full-color series artwork by superstar creator Hiro Mashima from throughout the manga run. Show your guild pride by adding Magnolia to your shelf, or pick up a copy for the Dragon Slayer in your life!Includes the contents of the Japanese art books Fantasia and Harvest, never published in English, plus even more art!The ultimate full-color art book for fans of the best-selling fantasy epic, Magnolia: Fairy Tail Complete Illustrations includes a whopping 470 illustrations from throughout Fairy Tail's 11-year, 63-volume run. All your favorite characters are here: Lucy, Natsu, Gray, Wendy, Erza, Juvia, Happy, and dozens more! As the story continues in sequel series FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest, with new anime and video games, the franchise has never been stronger, but this is the first Fairy Tail art book to get an English release.

(W) David Petersen (A) Gabriel Rodríguez The origins of the legendary Black Axe and its first mouse wielder revealed for the first time!Eisner Award winning creator David Petersen joins forces with Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodríguez to bring a brand new prequel chapter in the epic Mouse Guard saga to life just in time to celebrate the series 20th anniversary!Set at the earliest point in the series' timeline, this epic reveals the origin of the legendary weapon and the courageous mouse to first wield it Bardrick. As darkness encroaches and monstrous serpents threaten the fragile peace of the Territories, Bardrick must rise to a duty greater than himself and embark on a perilous journey of sacrifice, bravery, and legacy. But with such immense stakes at hand, can the first Black Axe survive the toll of his quest?Featuring stunning sequential art from Rodríguez paired with colors by Petersen himself, this hardcover volume beautifully expands the Mouse Guard mythos with the untold history of its earliest heroes.Collects Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe #1 3.

CAT LIFE HAS ITS CONCERNS, TOO!Former high school boy Nao is still stuck in the body of a cat. Mostly it’s all good, relaxing and having fun at his human Chika's house. But even a carefree cat has things to worry about: Chika's digestion, his own scent, and the severe enforcement of territory in the neighborhood. What will happen this time in his crazy cat life?

(W) Mauro Mantella (A) Rodrigo Rocha (CA) Kenny Wong Here's the sweet, brutal yakuza love story we've all been waiting for!Puppy love has never looked like thisA perfectly normal young man falls in love with a hardened assassin raised by the yakuza to be a killing machine. What could go wrong?When Nezumi’s masters find out she’s living in domestic bliss with Ao, the only way she can save him is to turn him into a killer like herself—and now the time has come for him to prove his worth. Will Ao be able to go through with it? And even if he does, can love really bloom amid so much bloodshed...?

(W) Dan Watters (A) Dexter Soy, Francesco Francavilla (CA) Dexter Soy The critically acclaimed run continues, pushing Dick Grayson to his limits as he faces the ever-present dangers lurking in the shadows of Bludhaven! Following the explosive events of On with the Show, Bludhaven remains a city on the edge, where crime never sleeps and trust is a luxury few can afford. As tensions rise between Nightwing and Commissioner Maggie Sawyer, a shocking murder investigation forces them both to question everything they thought they knew. Acclaimed writer Dan Watters (Lucifer, Arkham City: The Order of the World) continues his gripping take on the beloved hero, with stunning artwork by Dexter Soy (Batman and the Outsiders, Captain Marvel) and Francesco Francavilla (The Joker, Afterlife with Archie) that brings Bludhaven’s dark underbelly to life. Collects NIGHTWING #125-129 and NIGHTWING 2025 ANNUAL.

(W) Dan Watters (A) Dexter Soy, Francesco Francavilla (CA) Dexter Soy The critically acclaimed run continues, pushing Dick Grayson to his limits as he faces the ever-present dangers lurking in the shadows of Bludhaven! Following the explosive events of On with the Show, Bludhaven remains a city on the edge, where crime never sleeps and trust is a luxury few can afford. As tensions rise between Nightwing and Commissioner Maggie Sawyer, a shocking murder investigation forces them both to question everything they thought they knew. Acclaimed writer Dan Watters (Lucifer, Arkham City: The Order of the World) continues his gripping take on the beloved hero, with stunning artwork by Dexter Soy (Batman and the Outsiders, Captain Marvel) and Francesco Francavilla (The Joker, Afterlife with Archie) that brings Bludhaven’s dark underbelly to life. Collects NIGHTWING #125-129 and NIGHTWING 2025 ANNUAL.

MAY THE BEST CHEF WIN!It’s Theraclede the Berserker versus Steelclaw Colbert as Colbert comes to the rescue of the Crimson Maidens! Meanwhile, sparks of a conspiracy involving the Evil One spread through Bulbola as the Cook King Contest reaches its climax. Will Fran be able to protect the Black Tail while also cutting through the darkness?!

(W) Ram V. (A) Anand RK (CA) Jeff Dekal THE BUZZ-WORTHY SERIES BY EISNER AWARD-WINNING TEAM RAM V AND ANAND RK! The Resurrection Man is back, courtesy of the Eisner Award-winning team of Ram V (New Gods, Detective Comics) and Anand RK (Batman: Urban Legends, Blue in Green). Mitch Shelley has led thousands of lives--and with each death and unexpected resurrection comes a new superpower. But now Mitch revives with a new purpose...saving the universe! Follow Resurrection Man through time as he fights a monster of his own creation: a sadistic World War II internment-camp commander who has inherited a twisted version of Mitch’s own powers. Collects RESURRECTION MAN: QUANTUM KARMA #1-6.