(W) Christopher Cantwell (A/CA) Victor Santos Back in print for the first time in over 75 years... the world's only hard-boiled boy detective — KID MAROON. From the shared genius of Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man, Doctor Doom) and Victor Santos (Polar, Violent Love) comes an all-new Kid Maroon graphic novel, featuring the rich history of Pep Shepard's beloved boy detective, including strips long considered lost to time. Two years ago, Walden Maroon outgrew his small town, his loving parents, and the low stakes mysteries involving missing butterflies and stolen cookies. Since then, he's dwelled within the cesspit of Crimeville, where murders, vice, and corruption are the city’s bread and butter. But at 12 years old, Kid is weary. When a string of horrific killings and arsons spring up in the streets, can he crack the case with his quick wits and slingshot? Or does Kid Maroon secretly yearn for what he's never gotten to be... a kid?

(W) Kuboken There's only one way to take down an undead king. All you need is an undead killer shark infected with the S-Virus! Shiromi and her unintended familiar, Sharkiller, are working together to do their very first good deed by saving the Hamunanptra Kingdom from its corrupt ruler. But can she do so without accidentally murdering all of its citizens? And will this manga be able to go a full volume without making a very obvious Hollywood movie reference? The answer to both questions: I doubt it!

(W/A/CA) Adam Szym The cast and crew of an obscure film recount a tragedy that occurred during its doomed production. A young girl searches for her father in the darkness of the desert and stumbles upon an otherworldly cocktail party. Two strangers nurture violent thoughts in a bitter, lonely child as his village’s harvest festival nears. Connecting these three stories is one horrific theme . . . From cartoonist and illustrator Adam Szym comes a triptych of otherworldly science fiction horror stories about alien abduction and the negligence and malice that allows it to happen. Including the Ignatz Award–nominated A Cordial Invitation, Little Visitor, and a brand-new tale—Frolicker—this uncanny trilogy of graphic novellas is perfect for fans of The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, and all things beyond our understanding.

(W) Haka Tokura, Eiri Shirai (A) Shin Arakawa Half of Nactlibelle has fallen to the strongest boss they've ever faced. To protect his party members, Wim casts Shift: Puppenspieler, a taboo buff of great burden. It grants overwhelming speed and highly accurate prediction abilities. However, the boss has a secret move as well, forcing Wim to cast the maximum number of buffs possible on himself. Even if he wins this fight, can he hope to survive?

(W/A) Hitsuji Yamada Nishina-san, the part-timer at Yukichi's regular supermarket, recently quit her band. And now she's accidentally discovered that Yukichi, the mentor whom she so idolizes, is not actually a man in a cat suit--he's a real live cat! That changes...nothing?! Yukichi is still teaching Nishina-san all the ins and outs of housework and she's still giving him guitar lessons in exchange. Looks like 'Operation: Turn Nishina-san into a Self-sufficient Masterful Girl' is still a go!

The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9. Rated T+

The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Tourou After being crowned ruler once again, the Dark Lord of Agniin continues his quest to unite all monsters under one banner. Upon arriving in the Land of Dragons, he finds their kingdom locked in a feud with the vampires. The vampire queen proves willing to set differences aside, so the Dark Lord returns to the Dragon King with the hopes of forging an alliance. Thinking the Dark Lord weak, Nine Dust refuses his attempts at peace talks and instead chooses violence. But his problems have only just begun once his citizens witness his demoralizing defeat. Can the Dark Lord salvage this alliance and display true leadership, or is the Land of Dragons doomed to plunge into chaos?

(W) Marjorie Liu (A/CA) Sana Takeda “World-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.” —The Hollywood Reporter The richly imagined world of** MONSTRESS **is an alternate 1900s Asia, with an art deco-infused steampunk aesthetic that's brimming with arcane dangers. Within it, a teenage girl struggles to overcome the trauma of war, a task that's made all the more difficult by her mysterious symbiotic link to an eldritch monster of tremendous power—a connection that will transform them both and place them in the crosshairs of both human and otherworldly powers. A perfect entry-point for new readers, MONSTRESS COMPENDIUM ONE collects the first eight volumes of the **New York Times-**bestselling series in one massive paperback compendium from creator/writer MARJORIE LIU (who made history as the first woman to win an Eisner Award for Best Writer) and creator/artist SANA TAKEDA.

(W) Kiyoko Iwami After Fuuko maliciously confesses her affair with Yuni to Nanase, Yuni must make a choice: her girlfriend Nanase who she loves but has been neglected by, or Fuuko who showers her with affection. When Nanase promises to make Yuni more of a priority, Yuni agrees to give them another chance at happiness, leaving Fuuko alone once more. For a time, their relationship seems better than ever. But how long can the peace last when Fuuko asks to see Yuni again?

(W/A/CA) Tommy Devoid COLLECTING THE WEB COMIC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PRINT! Never Been Deader follows the wildly relatable Lifeless Carl as he reluctantly journeys through the afterlife. BEETLEJUICE MEETS THE OFFICE! Most of Carl’s time is spent in the offices of Afterlife Industries, where he works in the Department of Intake for the recently deceased. He is joined by his dead colleagues, who are equally reluctant to be there but are always ready to complain about their jobs over some coffee.

(W/A/CA) Attilio Micheluzzi Set during World War I and originally published in serial format from 1977–1982, Petra Chérie follows the adventures of Petra De Karlowitz, “Chérie” to creator Attilio Micheluzzi, who addresses her throughout the book. Born to a Polish businessman and the most beautiful woman in Paris, raised in Canton, China, and now based in neutral Holland, she is a spy who answers only to herself. Evoking but cleverly eschewing stereotypes of the femme fatale, Petra is equally at home in the cockpit of an airplane and behind the wheel of a motorcar. More than that, she is an endlessly fascinating enigma and one of the most iconic characters in Italian comics.In short, thrilling tales across sky, sea, and land, zipping from Northern Europe to Mitteleuropa, from the Balkans to the Bosphorus to the nascent Soviet Union, Micheluzzi grapples with an era when Europe’s borders were in flux and battle lines were often blurred. Petra steps in where national allegiances come into conflict with our common humanity.Attilio Micheluzzi, an architect by training who grew up between Istria, Libya, and Naples, brings his international experiences and his keen sense of perspective to his work. In the tradition of the Corto Maltese adventures and stylish look of Guido Crepax’s Valentina, Petra Chérie is the touchstone book in Fantagraphics’ comprehensive Micheluzzi library, prepared in collaboration with the author’s daughter Agnese Micheluzzi.

(W) Paul Tobin (A) Steve Dutro & Various Zomboss visits his old model train, dubbed 'Big Spitball,' in a gigantic train set that takes up a whole warehouse. Using the Big Spitball's zuclear-powered engine and shrink ray, Zomboss miniaturizes the buildings of Neighborville and adds them to the huge diorama! He even shrinks down a building with Nate, Patrice, Crazy Dave, and some plants inside! Now the team and their plant pals need to reach the engine of the Big Spitball to unshrink themselves and save Neighborville!

(A) Chuck Cuidera & Various We probably already said this before but this title has the lot... including persuasive evidence that animated corpses (that's zombies to you, fella!) used to be gray and had see-through rib-cages. Just shows you how far medical science has come in the almost seventy intervening years. They're all good, these books we're bringing out, but this one may well be the gerkin on the burger. Presented in our popular Softee format for the very first time! Collects Web of Evil #11-15 (February-June 1954).

(A) Vern Henkel & Various Gear up for action with Military Comics Volume 9! This thrilling collection features issues #30, #31, and #32, bringing you high-octane adventures from the Golden Age of comics. Join Blackhawk and his daring squadron as they take to the skies to battle nefarious villains and thwart global threats. Packed with riveting wartime stories, daring heroes, and classic 1940s artwork, this softcover edition is a must-have for fans of vintage comics and military-themed adventures.

(A) Reed Crandall & Various Step into the thrilling world of Police Comics Volume 2! This action-packed collection features issues #4, #5, and #6, showcasing classic Golden Age adventures. Follow the daring exploits of iconic heroes like Plastic Man, the Human Bomb, and Phantom Lady as they battle crime, corruption, and chaos. Filled with gripping stories and vibrant 1940s artwork, this softcover edition is a treasure trove for fans of vintage comics and timeless heroics.

(W) Mr Tan (A/CA) Diane Le Feyer Meet Rebel Adele! Precocious and unpredictable, Adele is a young girl who keeps both her friends and her parents on their toes through her experiments and antics. When she finds herself propelled into the Land of Unwritten Tales, she immediately seeks to shake things up, not content to simply play princess in this supposed dream-come-true setting! Always one to bring rebellion, Adele's goal becomes writing a new sort of story altogether!

(W/A/CA) Amazing Ameziane FROM THE CREATOR OF QUENTIN BY TARANTINO THE FOURTH INSTALlMENT IN AMAZING AMEZIANE'S 'LEGENDARY DIRECTORS' OF GRAPHIC NOVELS! Following the story of the man behind the movies, Sergio Leone shows the insight behind the critically-acclaimed Dollars Trilogy director and takes a look at both the impact of his movies and the narrative of his life from his cinematic viewpoint.

(W) Joey Esposito (A) Sean Dove (CA) Erin Hunting Stroll along Sesame Street and join The Amazing Mumford, The Count, Big Bird, and more of your favorite furry friends in adventures for readers of all ages with this hardcover edition of Sesame Street: The Amazing Mumford’s Card Trick!You’re invited—The Amazing Mumford is taking the stage on Sesame Street for a night of magic! But when The Count volunteers to help with a trick, it does not go according to plan. All of the numbers have disappeared from Sesame Street! Can Mumford reverse his trick? Or are the numbers gone for good?

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

(A) Myron Fass & Various I mean, c'mon! The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get, 'em folks. I'm coming over all wistful so you'll have to excuse me... it starts good and just keeps right on gettin' gooder. Featuring the talents of Myron Fass, Marty Elkin, Edvard Moritz, Bill Allison, Tony Tallarico and the wonderful Dick Ayers. Collects Secret Mysteries #17-19 (March 1954-July 1955) and Tense Suspense #1-2 (December 1958-February 1959).

(A) Myron Fass & Various I mean, c'mon! The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get, 'em folks. I'm coming over all wistful so you'll have to excuse me... it starts good and just keeps right on gettin' gooder. Featuring the talents of Myron Fass, Marty Elkin, Edvard Moritz, Bill Allison, Tony Tallarico and the wonderful Dick Ayers. Collects Secret Mysteries #17-19 (March 1954-July 1955) and Tense Suspense #1-2 (December 1958-February 1959).

(A) Rocco Mastroserio & Various Space Adventures Volume 10 features 'The Beast of Bardo'-alone on a strange planet, they had to survive this demon or perish! From the amazing duplicator emerges 'The Ambassador from Earth.' Olsen left Earth, never to return… until he had to make 'The Trip Back!' And finally, could you be one of the robots. No one believed it, until it was too late and they invaded the Earth! So join the crusade pilgrims and don't miss your place on this shuttle… because if you wanna get on board the space station you better be quick, cos these rockets will soon be out of this world! Collects Space Adventures #47-51 (September 1962-May 1963).

(A) Bill Molno & Various Space Adventures Volume 10 features 'The Beast of Bardo'-alone on a strange planet, they had to survive this demon or perish! From the amazing duplicator emerges 'The Ambassador from Earth.' Olsen left Earth, never to return… until he had to make 'The Trip Back!' And finally, could you be one of the robots. No one believed it, until it was too late and they invaded the Earth! So join the crusade pilgrims and don't miss your place on this shuttle… because if you wanna get on board the space station you better be quick, cos these rockets will soon be out of this world! Collects Space Adventures #47-51 (September 1962-May 1963).

THE LORD OF VAMPIRES STARS IN AN ACCLAIMED SERIES FROM MARVEL'S CLASSIC ERA OF HORROR! He rose from the grave in 1972, ushering in an Age of Horror like nothing seen before or since! Now behold the Prince of Darkness' first encounters with his most implacable enemies of the era, including legendary Blade the Vampire Hunter! With ghosts, mutants, mad scientists and more! Plus: A tour of the Lord of the Vampires' earlier U.S. activities, with such stops as the Pool of Blood and the Devil's Heart! Featuring Werewolf by Night and Lilith, Daughter of Dracula! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #1-31, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #15, GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1 and GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #2-4. Parental Advisory

THE LORD OF VAMPIRES STARS IN AN ACCLAIMED SERIES FROM MARVEL'S CLASSIC ERA OF HORROR! He rose from the grave in 1972, ushering in an Age of Horror like nothing seen before or since! Now behold the Prince of Darkness' first encounters with his most implacable enemies of the era, including legendary Blade the Vampire Hunter! With ghosts, mutants, mad scientists and more! Plus: A tour of the Lord of the Vampires' earlier U.S. activities, with such stops as the Pool of Blood and the Devil's Heart! Featuring Werewolf by Night and Lilith, Daughter of Dracula! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #1-31, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #15, GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1 and GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #2-4. Parental Advisory

(W/A/CA) Yu Aida Hoping to steal back the Sessho-seki, Shino and Haruyasu team up with former Shinsengumi leader Fujita Goro to confront Ikumatsu and his kinsman Kikuji. Their trap works, and a battle breaks out between the two sides! Haruyasu faces Kikuji a second time, and though kinsmen are granted long lives, will letting go of immortal life prove to be the only path forward?

(W) Konkichi One tomboy is determined to win the heart of her childhood best friend-but will it take more than a makeover to win him over? Wakaba is cocky, condescending, foul-mouthed, and absolutely in love with her childhood friend, Daiki. For as long as they've known each other, Wakaba's been the very image of a roughhousing tomboy, but all that's about to change. When she shows up in front of him, wearing a cutesy, feminine outfit, will she get the hopeless late bloomer's heart racing? When you can't put your feelings into words, an image change might just be the right gambit!

(W) Leebora (A) Ocean Former princess Violet and her workaholic husband, Winter, have mysteriously swapped bodies two times, but only Violet knows the secret to the switch: In order to trigger the effects, she must attempt to take her own life. Once desperate to do so, she now finds that she and Winter have grown closer, and her future is no longer as bleak as it once was. That said, there are a few sticking points and further mysteries to unravel, such as the location of many of Violet's marital assets, which have been signed away to another man… or Winter's insistence that he won't father children. Still, when Winter asks Violet to switch bodies with him to secure a business deal, Violet is hesitant. After all, what if the switch doesn't work a third time?

(W) Matteo Pizzolo (A/CA) C. Granda WHAT IF CALIFORNIA REFUSED TO BE RULED? Black Mask is drop-kicking Fascism. (-Rolling Stone) In CALEXIT, the citizens of the California Sovereign Republic struggle to seize power back from U.S. occupying forces. Jamil, a warzone courier (aka smuggler), and Zora, a young leader in the Mulholland Resistance, attempt to escape Occupied Los Angeles — but it’s total war on the streets of Los Angeles as California attempts to seize freedom or die trying. It’s a genre known as ‘speculative fiction, but it doesn’t seem so speculative anymore. (-The San Francisco Chronicle) Collects issues 1-3.

(W) Megumi Morino Hotaru doesn't need a boyfriend. But an act of kindness to a classmate going through a breakup opens a door she never thought to step through, in and everything begins to change... A sweet new shojo romance manga from the creator of Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty!The Next Big StepHananoi-kun has made the discovery that Ginji-san, the older man who was his friend throughout his childhod, was actually Hotaru's grandfather! He resolves to tell her everything, but Hotaru misses their date in order to help Yao-kun's little siblings get to the hospital. Wanting to make up for the date she blew off, Hotaru herself resolves to take things between her and Hananoi-kun to the next level on the night of their one-year anniversary…

(W) Dan Jurgens, Lilah Sturges, Will Pfeifer (A) Dan Jurgens, Mike Norton, Carlo Barberi (CA) Rafael Albuquerque JAIME IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF A NEW THREAT! A new villain lurks in El Paso's shadows. Blue Beetle's attempts to establish himself as the town's protector throw him into the heart of the immigration struggle. Can Jaime stop the chaos and save his community, or will the destruction leave them fractured beyond repair? Plus, a fellow hero arrives seeking help to save the Justice League. When the journey forces Jaime to confront the scarab’s dark and murderous desires, the Blue Beetle is changed forever...

(W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Scott Kolins (CA) Scott Kolins Can this diverse--and conflicting--assortment of heroes work together to stop the demons, dragons, and other evildoers who want to put them all out of commission? Superstar writer Mark Waid joins forces with artists Jerry Ordway (Justice Society of America) and Scott Kolins (Final Crisis: Rogues' Revenge) to conclude his acclaimed run on The Brave and the Bold! Plus, a selection of classic team-up tales, hand-picked by Waid himself!

(W) Hiro Mashima It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, That's a dragon. The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

(W) KENT A gigantic monster returns to the town it ravaged years earlier in this poignant kaiju manga from the creator of the hit series Colorless. In the spirit of the classic Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One, GAEA-TIMA combines thunderous action and character drama with the social conscience and thematic complexity of the genre's post-war roots.A monster that people call GAEA-TIMA devastates a small, seaside town. Ten years later, the resilient community has emerged as a tourist destination, and Miyako, who became a local celebrity by surviving the attack, is making a living selling mini-replicas of the beast. But when GAEA-TIMA returns, Miyako and her neighbors will discover that their enduring connection to the creature goes deeper than tourism and trauma. Just what is the true agenda behind the attack of the gigantis? Are there more like GAEA-TIMA waiting for their moment?And is humanity capable of responding to violence with anything other than more violence?

(W) Masamitsu Nigatsu School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The knight in shining armor and heroes vs villains dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume!They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called Class 3-4...?!

(W) Shannon Watters; ND Stevenson; Grace Ellis (A) Gus Allen; Casey Nowak Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady-Types, where the fun never stops and nothing is quite as it seems!Mal, Molly, April, Ripley, and Jo are the campers of Roanoke cabin, and when they're not busy with earning badges, making s'mores, and other scoutly activities, they're in for the adventure of their lives, exploring the woods around camp and discovering creatures and beasties beyond imagination.Between three-eyed wolves, river monsters, and a mysterious bear woman, there's nothing that can stop these five best friends from having the most amazing summer of their lives, or figuring out what the junk is going on within the magical world of Lumberjanes camp!From writers Shannon Watters (Hollow), ND Stevenson (Nimona, She-Ra), Grace Ellis (Flung Out of Space, Moonstruck), and artists Gus Allen (A Home For Mr. Easter), and Casey Nowak (Girl Town), comes a deluxe hardcover edition of the beloved adventure, plus stories from creators including Faith Erin Hicks, Brittney Williams, Felicia Choo, and more.Start your summer off right with the Lumberjanes!Collects Lumberjanes #1-12.

(W) Shannon Watters; ND Stevenson; Grace Ellis (A) Gus Allen; Casey Nowak Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady-Types, where the fun never stops and nothing is quite as it seems!Mal, Molly, April, Ripley, and Jo are the campers of Roanoke cabin, and when they're not busy with earning badges, making s'mores, and other scoutly activities, they're in for the adventure of their lives, exploring the woods around camp and discovering creatures and beasties beyond imagination.Between three-eyed wolves, river monsters, and a mysterious bear woman, there's nothing that can stop these five best friends from having the most amazing summer of their lives, or figuring out what the junk is going on within the magical world of Lumberjanes camp!From writers Shannon Watters (Hollow), ND Stevenson (Nimona, She-Ra), Grace Ellis (Flung Out of Space, Moonstruck), and artists Gus Allen (A Home For Mr. Easter), and Casey Nowak (Girl Town), comes a deluxe hardcover edition of the beloved adventure, plus stories from creators including Faith Erin Hicks, Brittney Williams, Felicia Choo, and more.Start your summer off right with the Lumberjanes!Collects Lumberjanes #1-12.