(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/A/CA) Florent Maudoux Imagine a universe where universities exist to not only train future masked vigilantes to manage their superpowers and develop their heroism, but to master their image in the media. This is the world of Freaks' Squeele. You'll meet Chance the demonette, Shadow the werewolf stuck in his animal form, and Xiong Mao, the model student who has no powers but is a hard worker. At the Academic Faculty of Hero Studies, these three first-year students will discover the joys of university life, the merciless competition of other students, sadistic professors, and the stress of exams. Part X-Men: Academy X, part Dungeons & Dragons, this celebrated series by author Florent Maudoux is a unique blend of manga and Western comics, which has spawned multiple spinoffs in its native Europe and beyond.

(W/A/CA) Florent Maudoux Continuing Florent Maudoux's celebrated series of superpowered collegiate misfits continues in the next volume of the eye-popping genre mash-up, colliding powered-up teenagers with dungeon-crawling fantasy! Shadow, Chance, and Xiong Mao enter the final semester of their first year at Hero University, and their teachers impose a crazy end-of-year project on them. They'll have to step into the shoes of their future enemies and hatch a plan to conquer the world! The prize: a good grade on their report card and safe passage to the next class. As if that weren't enough, they'll have to face stiff competition from the students at rival Saint-Ange School, who don't intend to let their spotlight be upstaged.

(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) Chris Condon, Christopher Cantwell, Zac Thompson (A) Dave Chisholm, Noah Bailey, Valeria Burzo, Christian Ward (CA) Jock A startling new experiment in comic book storytelling inspired by firsthand accounts of real paranormal encounters . . . where overlapping phenomena like UFOs, hauntings, cryptid sightings, and inexplicable synchronicities seem to indicate a higher, unseen order of reality . . . Daniel Noah—writer, producer, director, and co-founder acclaimed production company SpectreVision— has documented and logged hundreds of otherworldly encounters spanning the super-spectrum of high strangeness that connects sightings of objects in the sky to haunted places and other perplexing manifestations that extend like fingers from a hidden hand. In High Strangeness, Noah leads an otherworldly cast of premier comics talents—including acclaimed writers Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine), Zac Thompson (Cemetery Kids Don't Die), Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz), Cecil Castellucci (EC's Cruel Universe), and Christian Ward (Batman: City of Madness), and dazzling artists Dave Chisholm (Plague House), Noah Bailey (Station Grand), Valeria Burzo (EC's Epitaphs from the Abyss), Chloé Stawski (Sapphic Pulp), and Christian Ward (The Ultimates)—across five decades of uncanny encounters at the dimly lit borderlands of human experience . . . that interlock to reveal an ambitious, dimension-spanning finale informed by Noah's own real-life glimpses of nonhuman intelligence. Collecting High Strangeness #1–5, this oversized deluxe hardcover volume also includes five nonfiction essays on the history and evidence underpinning the phenomena detailed in each chapter. Writers Chris Condon, Christopher Cantwell, Zac Thompson, Cecil Castellucci

(W/A/CA) Fiona Marchbank In a land where glamorous knights compete in showy tournaments for fame and fortune, George wants to be the best. Being small and untrained means no knight will give her a coveted spot as their squire, but George won't give up on her dreams so easily. Serafina is the best knight around, no question. She's so good that she's getting bored and reckless in her jousts. It doesn't help that everyone is mesmerized by Aethelberg, her sparkling rival, who is much better at playing to the crowd, while Serafina would rather keep to herself and practice her swordplay. When Serafina's wife and patroness insists on her taking plucky George as a squire, Serafina suddenly finds herself in the position she never wanted—a mentor. Their partnership is going to be even harder than it looks, considering George can barely hold a sword without giving herself a black eye and Serafina is even pricklier than the lance she wields. But if either of them are going to take the league of knights by storm, they'll have to learn that neither of them can do it alone.  In her author-illustrator debut, step into Fiona Marchbank's (Fairest Of All: A Villains Graphic Novel, Of Her Own Design) colorful, medieval world for fans of Squire and Ella Enchanted and follow George on a quest to be the greatest knight in all the land . . .

(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) 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) 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) 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) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Colin Wilson Robert Britton, known to friend and foe alike as “Battler”, is a RAF Wing Commander assigned to work alongside an American fight squadron, but the US pilots are not at all keen on submitting to British command, and when orders arrive to begin operations from a new base deep behind enemy lines – directly under the Germans’ noses – Battler is not at all sure the two units can cooperate successfully. When allies fail to fight as one, only their opponents win – and the Nazi fighters, forever hovering in the blazing desert sun, are quick to scent an opportunity. Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys) and Colin Wilson (Judge Dredd, Blueberry) present one of British Comics’ most fondly remembered characters in a brand new adventure, as deadly dogfights erupt mere feet above the earth, bullets rip through fuel tanks and airframes, and men’s destinies are decided in the blink of an eye: Battler Britton flies again.

(W) Rob Williams (A) Henry Flint (CA) Christian Ward When The Barge, an aquatic prison containing 10,000 violent inmates, crashes into a Mega-City One port, it brings with it a plague of black worms that infect the citizens Judge Dredd has sworn to protect. At the head of this horrific incursion is the prophet Carver, who claims immortality and heralds the arrival of a god from the depths determined to bring destruction to Dredd's city. Judge Dredd and Judge Anderson must stop an insane enemy that does not care one iota for his Law!

(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) Yu Hashimoto WE CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE!In this year’s sports festival, culture clubs have to compete in the relay race--and the clubs that lose will have their club rooms taken from them! The manga club has no choice but to stand up to the challenge. Lilysa is terrible at running, but what can she do? It’s the springtime of life for otaku! Run and grab volume 19 of this exciting cosplay comedy!

(W) Touko Amekawa (A) Wan Hachipisu There’s plenty of stories to tell when getting reincarnated seven times! Dive into this delightful collection of short stories featuring Rishe and other favorites from 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! And don’t forget to check out the light novel and manga (available from Seven Seas) and the hit anime.This handpicked selection showcases dozens of delightful tales, including tender moments between Arnold and Rishe not depicted in the main story and glimpses of characters who aren’t often in the limelight. See what Oliver, Arnold’s stalwart attendant, gets up to during his time off—and what his relationship is like with his lord’s little brother. Peer into a world where Arnold and Rishe are nothing more than students at the same academy. A few tales even feature Rishe’s past lives from the perspectives of those she was close to.In the longest story, written specifically for this collection, Rishe and Arnold go undercover…as a married couple! Will our heroine be able to keep her cool around her “beloved husband” long enough to avoid suspicion? Either way, it’s bound to be amusing watching her try!

(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) Spice&kitty (A) OKRA HOUSE OF DECEITShuri von Neuschwanstein has had her hands full taking care of her swiftly growing stepchildren and ensuring her mistakes from her previous life don't happen again. In her determination to keep Jeremy safe, however, she's inadvertently let Elias slip through her fingers and into the clutches of her scheming brother, Lucas, who now runs a gambling house popular with the empire's influential young nobles. Extracting Elias could prove messy, especially under the Richelieu's watchful eye, and the number of people Shuri can trust continues to dwindle. Can Elias be saved? And if not by Shuri, by whom?

(W) Shin Kawamaru DRESSED WITH ENVYMiu has learned her new boss, Ohtori, crossdresses. She tries to help Ohtori keep his secret, but it gives everyone in the office the wrong impression. Takeda knows something is up, and now, with Jinguji urging him on, jealousy is overwhelming his thoughts.

(W) Touya (A) Chibi SURPRISES AROUND EVERY CORNER!Budding saint and royal princess Serafina is off to the theater with her family, with Sirius as her bodyguard, of course. However, everyone is in for a shock when they realize the main character is based on Sirius himself! Later, Serafina hears that members of the royal guard are hosting a mysterious, limited-time “Knight Café,” and no way is she gonna miss that! But just as she’s enjoying the knights’ hospitality, one of them suddenly announces that the “Knight Bar” has opened, and things take an unexpected turn… And just when Serafina thinks she can take a breather, she has her very first run-in with a demon! Can Serafina catch a break?!

(W) Liu Gou Hua (A) SeokSu (CA) Fish (@mofumofish) A strange thesis becomes one professor's reality when he's transmigrated to the past and awakens as a doomed prince in this hit danmei (Boys' Love)!When an outrageous thesis hits the desk of esteemed history professor Jiang Suizhou, his initial reaction is pure skepticism. Dubiously sourced, this thesis tells the story of the legendary General Huo Wujiu, a man renowned for his valor—that is, until he was captured. Stripped of his rank and incapacitated, the general suffered further humiliation by serving as a gift and concubine to his enemy's brother—the cut-sleeve prince. For three grueling years, Huo Wujiu lived as a prisoner until he finally escaped and sought vengeance against those who dared to torment him.Convinced this story is purely fiction, Jiang Suizhou brands the thesis a failure–does his student think he was born yesterday?! But Jiang Suizhou quickly learns it was no mere tall tale when he wakes up as the cut-sleeve prince himself!Now, stuck lording over his concubine and prisoner, Huo Wujiu, Jiang Suizhou must navigate a treacherous imperial court and avoid the general's future wrath–lest he wind up with his head dangling from the turrets. His only option? Ally himself with Huo Wujiu. Using his vast knowledge of history, the clever professor devises strategies to shield the incapacitated former general, all while treating him with the utmost care. Yet, Jiang Suizhou's strategy could backfire if Huo Wujiu were to get the wrong idea about his intentions...

(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) Lemon (A) Toko Yamazaki (CT) sime In a land of magic, one young man uses his powerful abilities in a rather peculiar way. Journey with Al on his path to becoming a master magician!Kidnapped by goblins at the age of three, young Al's life was saved by his grandfather's dazzling magic—sparking a fascination that would shape his destiny. Determined to wield such power himself, Al devoted the next twelve years to relentless study and training. But even after all that preparation, his true journey is only just beginning.Now an official adventurer, Al sets out to uncover the legendary Book of Spells, a rare tome said to hold secrets beyond imagination. Yet as he ventures across the land, it becomes clear that his style of magic is anything but ordinary. With unorthodox techniques and boundless passion, Al must prove whether his unusual methods will make him a hero—or doom his quest before it even begins.

(W) Ryo Shirakome (A) Roga (CT) Takaya-Ki The manga adaptation of the hit fantasy isekai light novel series Seven Seas is also putting into print–now an anime! And don’t miss the spin-offs!Seventeen-year-old Hajime Nagumo is your average, everyday otaku. However, his simple life of pulling all-nighters and sleeping in school is suddenly turned upside down when he, along with the rest of his class, is summoned to a fantasy world!While the rest of his class are blessed with godlike powers and tasked with saving the human race from extinction, Hajime’s job, a Synergist, only has a single transmutation skill. Will he be able to survive in this dangerous world of monsters and demons with only a glorified blacksmith’s level of strength?

(W) Shisui Meikyou (A) Takafumi Oomae (CT) tef HOMECOMINGLight and company arrive in the Human Kingdom, where a tearful reunion with his precious sister, Yume, awaits! To repay Princess Lilith for keeping her safe, Light pledges the Abyss's aid to the Human Kingdom. But revenge is best served hot, so Light returns to his quest, and next on the list is Naano the Dwarf! Can Light take on, and take out, the whole of the Dwarf Kingdom?!

(W) Tang Jiu Qing (A) St FALL OF AN EMPIREFresh from victory at Duanzhou, Xiao Chiye leads the Libei Armored Cavalry deep into the eastern desert, hoping to deliver a killing blow to Amur and his Biansha Horsemen. Xiao Chiye will gamble everything on this final strike—but even as he forges ahead, Amur’s Scorpions lurk in the heart of the empire, poised to strike at everything Xiao Chiye has left behind, including his beloved.Shen Zechuan, far from defenseless, prepares his Zhongbo troops to confront the capital of Qudu and its girl emperor, Li Jianting. But the coming battle will test more than military might. Shen Zechuan understands better than anyone that the real war will be won or lost in the hearts of the people. Can the nation ever kneel to the son of Shen Wei, the empire’s most reviled traitor?This triumphant series finale contains an exclusive new chapter from Tang Jiu Qing!

(W) Tang Jiu Qing (A) St FALL OF AN EMPIREFresh from victory at Duanzhou, Xiao Chiye leads the Libei Armored Cavalry deep into the eastern desert, hoping to deliver a killing blow to Amur and his Biansha Horsemen. Xiao Chiye will gamble everything on this final strike—but even as he forges ahead, Amur’s Scorpions lurk in the heart of the empire, poised to strike at everything Xiao Chiye has left behind, including his beloved.Shen Zechuan, far from defenseless, prepares his Zhongbo troops to confront the capital of Qudu and its girl emperor, Li Jianting. But the coming battle will test more than military might. Shen Zechuan understands better than anyone that the real war will be won or lost in the hearts of the people. Can the nation ever kneel to the son of Shen Wei, the empire’s most reviled traitor?This triumphant series finale contains an exclusive new chapter from Tang Jiu Qing!This limited Special Edition contains the Regular Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book: a double-sided bookmark, a sticker sheet, a paper standee, and four postcards!

(W) Carnby Kim (A) Youngchan Hwang CAUGHT IN THE DEMON'S WEBFrom a very young age, Jin Seon was forced to live with a terrible secret: Despite a spotless public image, his father is a serial killer! Nevertheless, drawing strength from his new friendships and growing independence, Jin has found the strength to resist his father's monstrous influence. Alas, to Dongsoo Seon, even his son's efforts to break free are grounds for another twisted game. Can Jin's budding relationship with his girlfriend survive the darkness hidden in his family--and in his heart? And now that Jin's schoolmate Manny has uncovered Dongsoo's murderous ways, who's next on the chopping block?The final volume!

(W) Isshiki Ichika (A) Daisuke Takino A strikingly illustrated dark fantasy, in which a frail young man’s terrible magic could lead him to ultimate power. And don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas–or the anime!Fate Graphite has never tasted true power. Born into a world with two kinds of people—those with superior skills and those without—he’s been shunned his entire life. Fate’s skill is Gluttony, a curse that leaves him constantly hungry…until he awakens its terrible potential. When he kills someone, he can devour their skills and feed his insatiable appetite. How many lives will it take for Fate’s Gluttony to finally be satisfied?

(W) Ishino Yassan (A) Makoto Kuon A MOTHER I'D LIKE TO VISIT THE HOT SPRINGS WITHCeres got kicked out of the hero's party, but now he's living his dream life: He's married to each and every one of the heroes' moms in the ultimate fantasy MILF harem! After settling things with his former party members and his new wives' no-good exes, not to mention a fateful run-in with a legendary dragon, it's time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Ceres heads for a kimono date and a trip to the hot springs--a slice of paradise with his four lovely wives!

(W) Tobirano (A) Chikage Nakakura (CT) Mai Murasaki A KNIGHT IN BLACK ARMORHaving been invited to attend a ceremony at the royal knights' headquarters, Marie is suddenly thrust into public life, where she's quickly scrutinized by Count Kyros's friend, Prince Louisphon. With comments about her appearance and her lack of noble manners, it's an all too common occurrence within Marie's life. However, when the count draws his blade to defend his fiancée's honor, the matter quickly becomes one for the arena. Will a duel be what it takes to turn this political marriage into one of binding love?Based on the popular light novel series that also inspired an anime!

(W) Yui Hanaka (A) Kana (CT) Shive TIME TO PICK A PATHIn his previous life as an office worker, Akira was a woman who loved to play BL dating sims. Now, he’s been reborn into the world of his favorite one! He’s been living it up, going to school with all of the love interests in the game! But his happy days are thrown for a loop when Sasaki-san suddenly approaches him, suspecting that he may be “just like her.”Sasaki’s pushy approach has given everyone the wrong idea! And who would have thought these misunderstandings could lead to a confession that has Akira reeling. Faced with the overflowing emotions, Akira starts to ask himself...who does he really want to be with?

(W) Hikaru Nakamura ONE CRISIS AFTER ANOTHERAll the pieces of the adamantine sword have been successfully retrieved, but it’s not long before another crisis strikes with the betrayal of the Reindeer twins! In hopes of resolving their predicament, Miharu and the others head to Santa House where Drosselmeyer is waiting, and along the way, Miharu sees a shocking memory of Knecht’s from long ago. The sword’s power finally gets restored, but how will the direct confrontation with Drosselmeyer play out?! The Christmas-themed war story filled with smiles, tears, and madness continues in the tenth volume of Black Night Parade!

(W) Rui Takato J-POP GRAVURE HUNTER?!K-cup karateka Misora is back! Her band KGB is no more, and her agency Space Wolf is in trouble, but she's become a polyamorous party girl and is having a blast! Speaking of sexy women, a shadowy and shapely figure has been approaching the participants of the Showdown of Power and Beauty! Is she seeking to become the greatest Valkyrie of them all? When a worldwide collection of idols gather in Shanghai, China, there may be more than fighting among the many females! Misora's martial and musical comeback will keep you edging…uh, on the edge of your seat!

(W) Dacto DANGEROUSLY CLOSEStill bound to Yooseong Baek by the contract that erased his brother’s debt, Hojin Koo is settling into life as the executive’s captive companion—until Yooseong’s estranged brother, Heeseong, reappears. Determined to drive Hojin away, Heeseong meddles in Yooseong’s home and drags Hojin into the Baek family’s ruthless succession struggle.But when Hojin tries to handle the threat on his own, the fallout turns violent, forcing him to confront just how dangerous the Baek family truly is—and how far Yooseong will go to protect what’s his.

(W) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou BROKEN DREAMSThe final conflict with the Mandela Syndicate is looming on the horizon, with Xie Qingcheng and He Yu set to reunite with the Dreambreakers and escape the island at last. But Duan Wen suspects more than he’s been letting on, and He Yu’s blood toxin and Xie Qingcheng’s unique physiology are both far too valuable for the Mandela Syndicate’s sinister Great-Grandmother to let them slip out of her grasp so easily.If the Mandela Syndicate gets their way, He Yu will be rendered an obedient weapon and Xie Qingcheng will become the next vessel for its founder’s horrific experiments. Neither of them is going down without a fight…but will either of them make it out alive?

(W) PANDANIA Return to the adorable world of PANDANIA in the newest cat comic. A box, a sunbeam, or a comfy lap there's plenty of places to find a napping cat!Necchi is a big, long cat who enjoys napping, lazing around, and finding new ways to get attention from his human. Stretched out in a sunbeam or curled up in a box, Necchi is never picky about where he lounges! This sweet boy never scratches or knocks things over if he's displeased--he simply extends a paw in refusal. And he always knows when his human needs cuddling.Enjoy the daily life of Necchi and his human from the master of cat manga, PANDANIA!