Where is the ultimate destination of the great phantom thief Dark? And what of the connection between Daisuke and Satoshi? The legendary thief Dark is back in print with the third volume of D.N.Angel New Edition!

(W/A/CA) Brett Bean “Hilarious, vivid, endlessly clever, and filled with heart. The best new comic I’ve read in forever!” —Matt Dinniman, Dungeon Crawler Carl You had me at magic talking eyeball shield. Brett Bean creates a fantasy world like no other! Don't be a dork, buy D'orc! —Robert Kirkman, Invincible, The Walking Dead “D’orc is pure fun and mayhem! Absolutely my kind of book!” —Skottie Young, I Hate Fairyland The perfect mix of Bone, The Dark Crystal, Discworld, and Monty Python, D'ORC is destined to be a new fan-favorite for years to come. D’orc, the half dwarf/ half orc is fated to end the world because of some inconvenient doomsday prophecy from the Book of Certain Doom. Armed with nothing but a magical yet ambitiously violent shield and a chicken with its head cut off, D’orc is thrown dead center into Sunderaine’s never-ending war between the Light and Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. Can he survive being hunted, blamed, and beaten by every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Witch, Timelord, Ice Giant, three headed Dog, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures? Join fan-favorite artist BRETT BEAN ( I HATE FAIRYLAND, Dungeon Crawler Carl The Crocodile), colorist JEAN-FRANÇOIS BEAULIEU (I HATE FAIRYLAND), and letterer NATE PIEKOS (Minor Threats) for a hilarious high-fantasy romp perfect for fans of Conan, The Lord of the Rings, and of course, Gert's deadpan humor. Collects D’ORC #1-5.

(W/A/CA) Brett Bean “Hilarious, vivid, endlessly clever, and filled with heart. The best new comic I’ve read in forever!” —Matt Dinniman, Dungeon Crawler Carl You had me at magic talking eyeball shield. Brett Bean creates a fantasy world like no other! Don't be a dork, buy D'orc! —Robert Kirkman, Invincible, The Walking Dead “D’orc is pure fun and mayhem! Absolutely my kind of book!” —Skottie Young, I Hate Fairyland The perfect mix of Bone, The Dark Crystal, Discworld, and Monty Python, D'ORC is destined to be a new fan-favorite for years to come. D’orc, the half dwarf/ half orc is fated to end the world because of some inconvenient doomsday prophecy from the Book of Certain Doom. Armed with nothing but a magical yet ambitiously violent shield and a chicken with its head cut off, D’orc is thrown dead center into Sunderaine’s never-ending war between the Light and Dark. Elves vs. Orcs. Wizards vs. Common Sense. Dragons vs. Literally Everyone. Can he survive being hunted, blamed, and beaten by every human, elf, goblin, dwarf, Witch, Timelord, Ice Giant, three headed Dog, and at least three other unpronounceable magical creatures? Join fan-favorite artist BRETT BEAN ( I HATE FAIRYLAND, Dungeon Crawler Carl The Crocodile), colorist JEAN-FRANÇOIS BEAULIEU (I HATE FAIRYLAND), and letterer NATE PIEKOS (Minor Threats) for a hilarious high-fantasy romp perfect for fans of Conan, The Lord of the Rings, and of course, Gert's deadpan humor. Collects D’ORC #1-5.

As the fierce battle at the Ruin-Strewn Precipice ends, Aseo and company finally arrive at the Altus Plateau. With the Royal Capital Leyndell—and its towering Erdtree—close at hand, what awaits the party are reunions with old friends and foes, as well as new encounters…! At last, it’s the attack on the Altus Plateau!!

(W) Fred Kennedy (A/CA) James Edward Clark A no-nonsense federal agent and a lone-wolf cop chase down a brutal drug lord in a flooded amusement park swarming with blood-crazed hippos and cutthroat mercenaries. Disco Hippo Wonderland is the number one amusement park in Flamingo City. But few realize its corpulent owner, Jans M’jor Discau is about to release the most potent drug ever created: Coke45! Fortunately for humanity, Agent Clarke Nebraska is on the case! She’ll bring down Discau come heck or high water! That was the plan, until her undercover agent Tico Senecoza was captured! And before she can rescue him, Miquel—Tico’s sexy loose cannon of an older brother—beats her to the punch, storming into the park with bullets flying. Discau panics, dumping the Coke45 into the hippo enclosure and letting them lose on the park, before fleeing into wonderland’s tunnel network! Nebraska’s plans are totally off the rails, and things get worse when a marijuana-smoke-fueled hurricane drowns the park in torrential rain! Now it's up to Nebraska and Miquel to create an uncomfortable truce to bring Discau down before he escapes!

(W) Richard Ashley Hamilton (A) Pablo Andres, Joseph Cooper (CA) Pablo Andres, Simon Robins Breaking news! All four volumes of SCOOP in one beautiful edition that is sure to stop the presses. Sophie Cooper is the newest intern at the WMIA 7 news station--a struggling station based in Miami, Florida--and she's determined to use access to the newsroom's resources to prove her father has been framed for embezzlement. But investigating her father's case soon uncovers some unsettling things about her hometown, like a flying saucer crashed in the Everglades, a chupacabra running wild, a digital doppelgänger intent on ruining what's left of Sophie's social life, and a bunker, hidden since the 1960s, that seems to be at odds with time itself... Sophie will have to rely on all her truth-seeking skills to solve these mysteries!

Shinichi (in the body of Ichigo) and Ichigo (in the body of Shinichi) headed out on a double date with Yuuto and Rino. While keeping watch over Rino, Ichigo entered the hotel district, but Da Second Sonz also appear there and start a fight. Gang member Yajirou corners Ichigo, but in that instant the body-swap reverted?!

Did Hina really lie about her promise? Why is Ryou as dense as he is? And why can’t he recall parts of his childhood with Hina? As the crew wraps up their film and the school festival approaches, the mysteries of the past are unraveled at last—prompting Ryou to steel his resolve and finally face his feelings...! The sweet and fleeting love story of childhood friends concludes in this final volume!

Born with ebony hair and sable eyes, Prince Alfred has readily played the role of the cursed child his entire life. But as he prepares to set out for the final duel against his brother, Prince Leor, a question from his fiancée Charlotte stirs a new determination within him... The heroic tale of the villainous prince comes to a fateful end in this final volume!

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Ivan Reis, Francis Portela, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson (CA) Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson HYDE STREET ISN’T SAFE FOR ANYONE—INCLUDING ITS RESIDENT GHOULS, PSYCHOS, AND KILLERS! When Pranky steals a cursed werewolf mask from his Hyde Street nemesis Mr. X-Ray, the world’s most dangerous scout finds himself transformed into a pint-sized wolf-kid. Unable to remove it from his face, a humbled Pranky must ask for help from X-Ray and the neighborhood’s sinister surgeon Doctor Ego. But none of them or the other residents are prepared for what’s stalking them from the shadows: The Butcher of Hyde Street has escaped imprisonment, stalks his fellow Residents, and basks in their blood. Collects HYDE STREET #8-12

With all the sword academies assembled, the Sword Master Festival to decide which is strongest finally begins!! Participating as representative of Thousand Blade Academy, Allen is thrilled to cross blades with powerful opponents. But at the same time, he can’t hide his unease about the dark power he awakened during his fight with the Obsidian Order…

Who says long distance relationships can’t work? Ryoc’s departure to the U.S. approaches, and the couple is determined to stay together! But just as they prepare for a sad but hopeful goodbye, disaster strikes. Maha gets badly injured in a car wreck, and realizing there may be more to this “accident” than meets the eye, Ryoc is forced to re-think everything…

A pack of dragons is coming to lay waste to the Duchy of Brunhild! Now Touya and his Knight Order have their hands full subduing the dragons and opening the island dungeon so his country can flourish. What else is new? Meanwhile...his fiancées seem to have picked up on the shift in his relationship with Leen. Will Touya ever catch a break? And is the fulfillment of the prophecy of his nine fiancées finally in sight...?!

The Fourth Ward Challenge, one of the many traditional events in Eimei School’s calendar, is kicking off. Individual stars aren’t at stake in this Eimei-exclusive contest, but the winner gets to take home a unique colored star that gives its owner special skills. The only problem is...someone’s made off with the star before it could be rewarded!

Club activities, ice cream, cat cafés…It’s the start of the perfect summer break! As preparations for the fall school festival begin, the skilled Ootori is in great demand. Seeing this, Luna wants to be relied on too, but…

In a world where humans are designated as an endangered species by the dominant race of Chimeras, the propagation of mankind is managed by well-intentioned breeding programs. So it is in the case of a certain young human girl, who is raised in luxury and ease so that she may one day serve her role in the conservation of her kind—but when new feelings begin to bloom in the heart of the Chimera boy who works as her caretaker, the stage is set for an incident that will go down in history…

In a land where the Demon King has been defeated, Rex the magic doctor runs a humble clinic. Business is booming even in peacetime, but…his patients are the most hopeless perverts in the world! From committing crimes with slimes to sticking certain appendages in man-eaters, Dr. Rex has seen it all!

Apprentice witch Meg Raspberry must gather a thousand tears of joy to avoid succumbing to the curse that will take her life in a year. With death looming around the corner, Meg begins to wonder what makes her so different from Flare, who is nearing the end of her life as well…

(W) Bob Haney, Allen Saunders, Jack Kirby, Marv Levy (A) Lee Elias, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Rudy Palais (CA) Lee Elias The Golden Age action continues with Black Cat Comics Volume 3! This exciting collection gathers issues #9–12 of the beloved Harvey Comics series, featuring the dazzling adventures of Linda Turner, the glamorous Hollywood starlet who moonlights as the daring Black Cat. Armed with her stunt training, quick thinking, and fearless resolve, Black Cat takes on a new wave of gangsters, spies, and shadowy villains. Originally published in the mid-1940s, these classic tales deliver non-stop excitement, bold visuals, and a heroine ahead of her time. Beautifully restored by PS Artbooks, this volume is a must-have for fans of vintage crimefighters and high-flying Golden Age thrills!

(W) Bob Haney, Allen Saunders, Jack Kirby, Marv Levy (A) Lee Elias, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Rudy Palais (CA) Lee Elias The Golden Age action continues with Black Cat Comics Volume 3! This exciting collection gathers issues #9–12 of the beloved Harvey Comics series, featuring the dazzling adventures of Linda Turner, the glamorous Hollywood starlet who moonlights as the daring Black Cat. Armed with her stunt training, quick thinking, and fearless resolve, Black Cat takes on a new wave of gangsters, spies, and shadowy villains. Originally published in the mid-1940s, these classic tales deliver non-stop excitement, bold visuals, and a heroine ahead of her time. Beautifully restored by PS Artbooks, this volume is a must-have for fans of vintage crimefighters and high-flying Golden Age thrills!

(W) Vic Herman, Allen Saunders, Buford Tune, Russell Stamm (A) Lee Elias, Buford Tune, Vic Herman, Ken Ernst (CA) Lee Elias The Golden Age excitement keeps building with Black Cat Comics Volume 4, collecting issues #13–16 of the iconic Harvey Comics series! Join Linda Turner, the stunning Hollywood actress who leads a double life as the fearless Black Cat, as she battles gangsters, saboteurs, and sinister masterminds with her trademark agility, wit, and stuntwoman skills. These pulse-pounding adventures from the mid-1940s showcase a trailblazing heroine in her prime—brave, brilliant, and always ready for action. Meticulously restored by PS Artbooks, this volume is essential for fans of vintage superheroes, dynamic storytelling, and Golden Age glamour!

(W) Vic Herman, Allen Saunders, Buford Tune, Russell Stamm (A) Lee Elias, Buford Tune, Vic Herman, Ken Ernst (CA) Lee Elias The Golden Age excitement keeps building with Black Cat Comics Volume 4, collecting issues #13–16 of the iconic Harvey Comics series! Join Linda Turner, the stunning Hollywood actress who leads a double life as the fearless Black Cat, as she battles gangsters, saboteurs, and sinister masterminds with her trademark agility, wit, and stuntwoman skills. These pulse-pounding adventures from the mid-1940s showcase a trailblazing heroine in her prime—brave, brilliant, and always ready for action. Meticulously restored by PS Artbooks, this volume is essential for fans of vintage superheroes, dynamic storytelling, and Golden Age glamour!

(W) Joe Millard, Robert Bernstein (A) Dick Dillin, Chuck Cuidera, Sam Citron (CA) Dick Dillin Soar into action with Blackhawk Volume 20, collecting issues #100–104 of the high-flying classic! This thrilling volume is packed with pulse-pounding missions, daring aerial dogfights, and the unwavering bravery of the legendary Blackhawk Squadron. From battling cunning villains to uncovering sinister schemes, these vintage tales deliver nonstop excitement and heroic adventure. An essential addition for fans of Golden and Silver Age war comics and bold, old-school storytelling!

(W) Bill Woolfolk, Paul Gustavson (A) Pete Riss, Paul Gustavson, Jack Spranger (CA) Pete Riss Kid Eternity Volume 3, restored and presented by PS Artbooks, continues the supernatural adventures of one of the Golden Age’s most unique heroes. Collecting issues 9 through 12 from the early 1940s, this volume follows Kid Eternity as he uses his extraordinary power to summon legendary figures from history and mythology to aid him in his quest for justice. With a blend of clever storytelling, moral battles, and a touch of the otherworldly, these classic tales showcase the Kid’s imaginative and strategic use of his abilities to confound evildoers. Featuring meticulously restored artwork and vibrant period charm, this collection is a must-have for comic book enthusiasts and collectors of rare Golden Age treasures.

(W) Donald Bayne Hobart (A) Kin Platt, August Froehlich, Leo Morey, John Daly (CA) Kin Platt Issues 5-7 of Startling Comics, published by Better Publications in 1940, continue to captivate readers with their thrilling narratives and dynamic characters. In these issues, Captain Future's relentless fight against crime intensifies, showcasing his bravery and unyielding sense of justice. Each issue blends action, suspense, and heroism, solidifying Startling Comics'' as a must-read series during the Golden Age of Comics.

(W) Joe Archibald, Lester Dent, Robert Turner, Paul Chadwick (A) Harry Lucey, Joe Archibald, George Appel, Lou Ferstadt (CA) Harry Lucey Step into the Golden Age of comics with Super Mystery Comics, a dynamic collection of the first three issues originally published by Ace Magazine in July 1940. This action-packed volume features a thrilling lineup of early superhero and adventure heroes, including Magno the Magnetic Man, the electrifying crusader of justice; Q-13, American Spy Fighter, battling foreign saboteurs with brains and brawn; Flint of the Mounties, bringing law and order to the wild frontier; and Vulcan Sky Smith, fearless ace of the skies. Brimming with espionage, daring rescues, and patriotic heroics, this rare collection captures the bold spirit of early wartime comics. A must-have for fans of vintage superheroes and pre-war pulp action!

In the beginning, this place was filled with someone’s memories—sad memories. With the passage of time, those memories break down, and every so often, they creep into our everyday world as…disturbances. Why do they show themselves to us? Perhaps they seek a mouthpiece for their own despair, or something else entirely. When strangeness takes root in a place of woe, the seeds of dread begin to germinate… Horror fans won’t want to miss this beloved anthology series!

The competition between the three youngest Shiunji sisters-turned-love rivals is now in full swing! Arata, as their elder brother, can’t see them that way at all, but will he change his mind once the first sister approaches with her appeal? The forbidden love rom-com shenanigans accelerate faster and faster!

(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.

I, Liliana, the daughter of an earl, have been chosen as the fiancé of Prince William, the “Ice Prince.” Now that my break is over and the new semester is in full swing, things are getting busy again! Still, why does it feel like I have even less time to spend with him than usual? Could it be...? Is he cheating on me?!

Kraft Lawrence and Holo the Wisewolf’s epic romance continues in this special collector’s edition! All seems lost as Lawence desperately searches for the funds he needs to dodge financial ruin. But just how far is this merchant willing to go to protect his livelihood and his life?

(W) Marvel Entertainment (A/CA) Mingjue Helen Chen Watch the Spider-Verse unfold with the turn of a page in this one-of-a-kind gift book, featuring Miles Morales and all your favorite characters from Marvel and Sony Pictures Animation’s blockbuster film, including Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and more.This groundbreaking storybook brings Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to life like never before. As you turn the pages, Mingjue Helen Chen’s epic and seamlessly captivating illustration, printed on an accordion fold, moves forward with you—each section transitioning into the next to tell the story of our friendly neighborhood web-slingers.Following Miles Morales as he meets Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and all the other amazing Spider-People from the multiverse, Spider-Man: The Spider-Verse Unfolds is the perfect gift for Marvel fans of all ages!

Towa and Shintaro’s uneventful days take a turn when Towa suddenly falls ill. It shouldn’t be possible for angels to get sick, but now Towa wings can’t come out. In response, God tells her to come back to Heaven. Will Towa and Shintaro keep living together as their story reaches its conclusion?!

The Super Ball Girls successfully thwart Sara’s plans—one of sowing the seeds for a multiplication pandemic! But at the same time, Oka leaves Ichi's side…and the Girls are seized by the government, who is holding Ichi hostage and using him as bait! And the one who appears before the Super Ball Girls is the ruthless and coldhearted Satsuki, who has one message for them—“Become a hero who can save this country!”

(W) Patrick McDonnell (A) Patrick McDonnell, Marvel Entertainment (CA) Patrick McDonnell The art of the multi-award-winning, beloved Mutts creator Patrick McDonnell and the greatest super heroes of the Marvel Universe come together in this spectacular and bestselling graphic novel“The Super Hero’s Journey is a genuinely moving treatise on the inspiration we can take from others, and an antidote for cynicism.” —Alex Ross, Fantastic Four: Full CircleImbued with the creativity, artwork, and heart of Patrick McDonnell, this graphic novel love letter features the classic Marvel super heroes including the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Black Panther, and Spider-Man, and is the synthesis of McDonnell’s positive, inspirational sensibility and Marvel’s blockbuster brand.Using the Marvel Universe as avatars, McDonnell muses on how comics changed his life and inspired him to become a cartoonist, instilling a moral sensibility that he carries through his work and his life.Visually striking, The Super Hero’s Journey incorporates panels from classic Marvel comics as a tribute by McDonnell to his heroes—Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and the other creators of the Marvel Universe—alongside inspirational quotes from Eckhart Tolle, Thoreau, and others, presenting an adventure unlike any you have ever read.McDonnell’s unexpected conceit flies high and makes a perfect landing.” —Publishers Weekly [Starred Review]“A love letter to Marvel comics.”—NEWSARAMAA philosophical and spiritual look back at the Silver Age comics heroes that inspired him, McDonnell’s weaves his own path to cartooning by intersecting his own art and renditions of Marvel’s classic heroes with the original, iconic artwork of their comics, as the likes of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko’s works weaves throughout McDonnell’s history.”—io9McDonnell's graphic novel is a love letter to both Marvel's legendary creators and the valuable lessons found within their stories. — Screenrant“Inspiration, fun, and joy are to be found a plenty in Patrick McDonnell’s all-new The Super Hero's Journey.”—AIPT Comics“The Super Hero's Journey combines McDonnell's iconic cartooning style with work from legendary Marvel artists like Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck to tell a story about positivity that's as biographical and spiritual as it is action-packed and bombastic.”—CBR“A profound and moving reading experience.”—FORCES OF GEEK“Combining the magic of Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko with the lessons of the Dalai Lama, Patrick McDonnell’s metatextual The Super Hero's Journey is a unique addition to the graphic novel medium.”—CONSKIPPER“A gorgeous graphic celebration of Marvel Comics. What makes The Super Hero's Journey stand out is the way McDonnell marries the biographical elements of Lee, Kirby, and Ditko with his own autobiographical explorations of how their myth-making impacted on his life, as well as how those foundational superheroes resonated within the larger literary canon (hence the Joseph Campbell of it all). — Boing BoingAlso Available:Fantastic Four: Full Circle by Alex RossPraise“The Super Hero’s Journey is a powerful argument for how the comic book art form makes a positive impact in our lives. Patrick McDonell weaves the work of Jack Kirby and other Marvel artists together with his own to create a remarkable view into the wonder he felt as a young reader first experiencing these classic comics. It is a genuinely moving treatise on the inspiration we can take from others, and an antidote for cynicism.”—Alex Ross, author of Fantastic Four: Full Circle—“The Super Hero’s Journey is thrilling, hilarious, mind-blowing, weird and poignant—just like the stories that inspired it. Patrick McDonnell flexes the same artistic muscle that drew Kirby to collage, mashing up childhood memories, Silver Age stories, and his own works of fine art, fueling an explosion of creativity, wonder, and beauty. When I finished the first time, I immediately read it again to re-experience its generous heartbeat. After my own journey, all I can say is Make Mine McDonnell!”—Glen David Gold, author of Carter Beats the Devil and I Will Be Complete—An amazing, uplifting testament to the power of comics.—–Forbes“Mutts cartoonist Patrick McDonnell has long sought to connect his own spiritual journey with the worlds that inspired him to become a comic artist in the first place—and while he got to do the former in Heart to Heart, a cartooning collaboration with the Dalai Lama, his next graphic novel comes at it from a more comic-booky angle, although no less spiritual… A philosophical and spiritual look back at the Silver Age comics heroes that inspired him, McDonnell’s weaves his own path to cartooning by intersecting his own art and renditions of Marvel’s classic heroes with the original, iconic artwork of their comics, as the likes of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko’s works weaves throughout McDonnell’s history.” ——io9McDonnell is both a gifted cartoonist and a scholar of the medium. He also has a generous view of human nature that is in short supply these days, and the story ends up being a neat summary of everything that made Marvel comics of that era so memorable and endearing. Perfect for fans of any age. —–ICv2“Surprising and memorable.”—–Geek Girl Authority

This world has three suns—the shocking truth that Wang Miao uncovers about the world in Three Body leads him to the game’s second level. Now his task is to successfully calculate the three suns’ motions, and his companions come up with an absurd idea: Why not create a computer to do the job—entirely out of human beings? Thus, Wang Miao witnesses the formation of a revolutionary piece of technology, while in the real world, his accomplishments earn him an invitation to a gathering of like-minded players…

In an altered world, Kou and Mitsuba are drawn to the Red House, seeking answers to the memories they’ve been glimpsing of a different past. Nene and her gang follow close behind, looking to discover what changed in their new timeline. But nothing can prepare them for who they find dwelling inside—a grown-up Hanako-kun?! It’s too early to rejoice, though—this Hanako-kun is nothing like the boy they remember, and his presence may only spell doom for the Red House’s visitors…

What started as a fight against Magatsu-Koto-no-Nushi in the capital’s cathedral now includes a revived Venom Dragon, the Wyvern Corps, and even the return of Mabel! Amid this chaos, Magatsu still wants to settle things with Uncle…but will the Corpse King decide?

(W) Mikumo Seto (A/CA) Kentaro Harada Ayumu Mashiro, once an ordinary police officer with a strong moral code, now wields the terrifying power of Zero - the most feared villain in history. But heroes aren’t who they seem. 6 months have passed since Lordline slaughtered the rebellion and now Mashiro and the remaining rebels are on the hunt for the First Heroes, those at the top of the hero hierarchy.

After losing her country and mistress in the invasion of the Mongol empire, Fatima has leveraged her education to become a lady-in-waiting to Sorghaghtani Beki in the Mongols’ imperial court. Dispatched to infiltrate a rival court as her new mistress’s spy, Fatima encounters Töregene, one of the wives of emperor Ögedei Khaan. The two women, bound together by a shared desire for revenge against the Mongols, vow to work together. Before long, they’ll call a storm that radically shifts the power balance of the mightiest empire in the world…