(W) John Tarachine (A) John Tarachine (CT) Jocelyne Allen For the first time in English comes the critically acclaimed manga from John Tarachine, the author of Witch of Thistle Castle, that's perfect for fans of BL Metamorphosis and Hirayasumi! Umiko, a grandma, realizes that she has the same desire to make movies as university student Kai--and soon she enrolls in Kai's film school!“It's not the movies you like…you like watching the people watching the movies.”Just what are you going to do with the rest of your life? It's the question you'll always have to answer, no matter your age. Umiko Chino is a 65 year-old retired woman in mourning for her late husband. Remembering how they used to watch films together, Umiko goes to the movie theater for the first time in years, where she meets Kai, an attractive, ambiguous young man who studies filmmaking at a nearby art school.They would seem to have nothing in common, except for this--both of them sometimes like to look more at the way the audience reacts to a movie than the movie itself. Kai believes Umiko has the same deep desire he possesses to experience how people respond to something they made… and challenges her to stake the rest of her life discovering that thrill.Soon Umiko surprises herself by enrolling in the same film school as Kai. But sailing into this new sea, she's suddenly inside the currents of her fellow students' lives, a much younger generation that she struggles to understand, driven by their own passions and their own relationships. Who's really experienced at life, and is it old age or observation that brings wisdom? And does what you're looking for change when you look with your eyes instead of through a camera lens…?

(W) Hiiro Akikaze; Broccoli Lion (A) sime One man's story of turning blood, sweat, and tears into a successful living--literally! After his untimely death as the hardest-working salary man in Japan, Luciel is reincarnated into the magical fantasy world Galdardia. Always the man with a plan, he recreates himself to be a healer, and sets about making his way in the world. But while Luciel knows a thing or two about making money, he knows absolutely nothing about Galdardia. Will hisgoodheart andgreatwork ethic be enough to make him...TheGreatCleric?After being reincarnated, Luciel sets off on his quest with three silver coins in his pocket, and a desperate need to make more. His first stop is the town of Merratoni, where he's no sooner in the gate than he's bowled over by rowdy adventurers. However, he's rescued by the mysterious and beautiful Lumina, who takes him to the Healer's Guild to get registered. But before he can start making money...he's going to have to learn to heal, first! And training in this world doesn't come cheap or easy. All Luciel knows is, he's got a tough road (and a lot of long days) ahead…!

(W) Honobonoru500 (A) Nama JUST ONE STRANGE THING AFTER ANOTHERAfter parting ways with Marya, Ivy and her friends continue their journey with high hopes. But before long, the travelers find themselves lost in an incomprehensible that’s not even on the map, no matter how hard they look! Feeling that something isn’t right, Ivy and her friends find thier way back on the road, only to discover the next village is in the middle of a murder mystery! Wanting to keep out of the mess, Ivy heads to the dump to collect trash to prepare to move on only to be lured by serpents deep into the forest. When Ivy gets there, she hears a voice…and encounters yet another bizarre phenomenon?! Can Ivy ever get a break?

(W) NAOE This thrilling sci-fi/fantasy series welcomes you to Japan, a top-ten destination for extraterrestrials looking for refuge, relaxation, a good time, or just to raise a little hell! Join one unsuspecting Tokyoite as he discovers that intergalactic tourist relations can prove to be a lot more dangerous than they seem!AMO member Akira Gunji's gotten himself tangled up in an alien abduction plot! After he's snatched off the streets, the AMO launches a full-scale operation to expose the human trafficking ring behind the abductions in order to save him.Akira's partner, Sho Tenkubashi, finds that he must pay the ultimate price to learn where Akira is being held, one that will strain even his physical limits. Meanwhile, Akira's also on the verge of giving out as he's subjected to cruel and inhumane experiments at the hands of Harold, one of his sadistic captors... Can Sho reach him in time?

(W) Takibi Amamori (A) Imigimuru RED FLAGS RAISED HIGHWhen their supervisor brings Tsuwabuki first-year Shiratama Riko into the lit club’s life, she appears like an angel upon scorched earth. Cute, demure, and not at all threatening, the gang lets their guard down—but she’s not the savior they were hoping for. She’s a walking red flag who’s already on the school’s bad side! Thanks to her, the literature club has become a pawn in a revenge scheme, and those bells in the distance sure don’t sound like the wedding variety! A storm’s coming, but are the losers prepared to handle it?

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Ramon Rosanas A youthful, 21st-century reimagining of Marvel’s iconic quartet!Threshold, Fountain, Magnificent Brute and Dreamcatcher. These incredible entities hold the key to a cosmic conflict that has raged for untold millennia — and that now embroils the Fantastic Four! Then the FF are pulled into a madman's scheme when those closest to them are drawn back through time. What awaits them in the year 1483 is a man with a quest to transform the world: the alchemist supreme, Diablo! Reed Richards' attempts to create a Cosmic Cube pierces the barriers of a hundred universes, and falling through the opening into our unsuspecting reality is the keeper of the Power Cosmic: the Silver Surfer! Plus: The Mole Man, Thanos, Agatha Harkness and the Salem's Seven! But when a group of X-Men from the future travel back in time, why do they want to assassinate the FF?! And when the cataclysmic events of Ultimatum rock the entire Ultimate Universe, what will become of the Fantastic Four?!COLLECTING: Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #33-60, Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual (2005) #2, Ultimate X-Men/Fantastic Four (2005) #1, Ultimate Fantastic Four/X-Men (2006) #1, Ultimate X-Men/Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual (2008) #1, Ultimate Fantastic Four/Ultimate X-Men Annual (2008) #1, Ultimatum: Fantastic Four Requiem (2009) #1Written by Mike Carey, Aron Eli Coleite, Joe Pokaski & MorePenciled by Pasqual Ferry, Scott Kolins, Mark Brooks, Tyler Kirkham, Eric Basaldua, Stuart Immonen, Frazer Irving, Eric Nguyen, Brandon Peterson, Dan Panosian & More

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Jeremy Wilson Continuing the youthful, 21st-century reimagining of Marvel's iconic quartet! Threshold, Fountain, Magnificent Brute and Dreamcatcher. These incredible entities hold the key to a cosmic conflict that has raged for untold millennia - and which now embroils the Fantastic Four! Then, the FF are pulled into a madman's scheme when those closest to them are drawn back through time. What awaits them in the year 1483 is a man with a quest to transform the world: the alchemist supreme, Ultimate Diablo! Reed Richards' attempts to create a Cosmic Cube pierces the barriers of a hundred universes, and falling through the opening into our unsuspecting reality is the keeper of the Power Cosmic - the Ultimate Silver Surfer! Plus, the Mole Man, Thanos, Agatha Harkness and the Salem's Seven! But when a group of X-Men from the future come back in time, why do they want to assassinate the FF?! And when the cataclysmic events of Ultimatum rock the entire Ultimate Universe, what will become of the Fantastic Four?! Collecting ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR (2003) #33-60 and ANNUAL (2005) #2, ULTIMATE X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR (2005) #1, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR/X-MEN (2006) #1, ULTIMATE X-MEN/ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL (2008) #1, ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR/ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL (2008) #1 and ULTIMATUM: FANTASTIC FOUR REQUIEM (2009).

(W) Mark Millar; Chuck Austen (A) Adam Kubert; Esad Ribic (CA) Mark Brooks The second year of Mark Millar’s groundbreaking ULTIMATE X-MEN!As the X-Men embark on their inaugural world tour, they must confront some unsettling truths about their mentor, Professor Charles Xavier. Before founding his school for young mutants, Xavier abandoned his only son, David, a mutant with uncontrollable reality-warping abilities. Now David has returned, looking to exact revenge on the father who left him — and he’s willing to eradicate anyone who stands in his way! Will the X-Men be forced to kill Xavier’s son to end his threat against the world? In the wake of tragedy, their suspicions of their leader’s methods only increase. Xavier’s mental blocks on student Jean Grey’s psychic abilities continue to crumble, and she grows increasingly unstable — plagued by visions of a world engulfed in the flames of a fiery phoenix! Plus: Meet the mutant street hustler known as Gambit!COLLECTING: Ultimate X-Men (2001) #13-25Written by Mark Millar & Chuck AustenPenciled by Adam Kubert, Esad Ribić, Chris Bachalo & Kaare Andrews

(W) Mitsuru Hattori With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world.Bits and pieces of Wakana's past resurface as she spends time with the mysterious girl, Shio. After opening up about health issues, Shio reveals that seeing Wakana again has inspired her to take care of herself. Later, thanks to Yagara, Kinme Cleaning begins refurbishing elementary school backpacks. But when Wakana learns that Yagara has to move away for work, the pair spend the time they have left together soaking in a hot spring.

(W) Hiroaki Samura From the legendary creator of Blade of the Immortal comes something completely different: the wild ride of one disgruntled young woman down the rapids of talk radio!FREEDOM AT LASTDespite her best attempts at a daring rescue, Minare ends up trapped alongside Mizuho with no sign of rescue in sight. With both an assistant director and a host missing, Mato scrambles to get something together for their late-night slot. In doing so, he gets in touch with a shadowy figure of the past-the very person Minare reminded him of when he discovered her…

(W) Hina Sakurada IT'S NOT A HAPPY ENDING YET.Company President Yonoi Tsukihiko and orange farm heiress Hanabata Mikan are still total opposites, but they're finally dating! Alas, their happy-ever-after seems elusive as Mikan comes crying to Tsukihiko one day to confess that Tsukihiko’s cousin Seiya had tricked her into sleeping with him! Hot-headed Tsukihiko marches over to confront Seiya, but the very moment he opens his mouth, Seiya plants a big wet one on his lips! What exactly is the devilish Seiya up to? Find out in the fifth volume of Yonoi Tsukihiko’s Happy Hell.

(W) Eri Ejima An over-the-top comedy manga about delicate young ladies indulging in hardcore gaming–inspired a live-action series and an anime!Kuromi Girls’ Academy is a refined, elegant school that expects the very best in deportment from its young ladies. Aya got into this peerless rich-girls’ institution on a scholarship, and hopes to grow as lovely as her fellow student and idol, the so-called “Shirayuri-sama.” But Shirayuri hides a terrible secret: she’s a trash-talking, combo-chaining, newbie-stomping, ruthless hardcore gamer! Could a mutual indulgence in no-holds-barred video game combat grow into a deeper rapport between these two girls?

(W/A/CA) R. Crumb Art & Beauty Magazine is at once a satirical take on aesthetics and a continued exploration of Crumb’s subversion of sexuality and mainstream values. Drawings of women in positions ranging from lascivious to modest or mid-sport are accompanied by quotations from artists like Leonardo da Vinci, George Grosz, William de Kooning, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Harvey Kurtzman. Mining his own obsessions and fantasies, Crumb reimagines the history of art, challenging notions of beauty, along with society’s mores and expectations of propriety around the female form. The images appeal to a mostly erotic sensibility, which in turn is undercut by the inclusion of sometimes ironic and frequently philosophical prose. The images drag philosophy back down to earth, while the writing challenges the pure eroticism of Crumb’s drawings. Presenting all three issues of the series in one book, Art & Beauty Magazine is arranged chronologically, from the earliest images in the 1990s to drawings completed in 2016. Paul Morris, longtime gallerist and supporter of Crumb’s practice, writes an introduction that contextualizes this body of work and the artist’s career.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Terry Dodson STRIKE A POSE! Since the 1970s, Vampirella has been universally acclaimed as pop culture’s good-hearted bad-girl queen of the vampiric realm. In the course of her most recent revival via the creative minds at Dynamite Entertainment, Drakulon’s Favorite Daughter has graced cover after cover with her otherworldly beauty and iconic red outfit. Now, following the success of her first anthology of iconic imagery, a second volume showcasing her stunning cover contributions over the past few years is available in a handsome hardcover edition. This must-have collection features signature work from a myriad of comics’ greatest artists, including JENNY FRISON, ART ADAMS, JAY ANACLETO, TERRY DODSON, JOE JUSKO, STEPHANIE BUSCEMA, JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, BILLY TAN, MIKE MAYHEW, and many more!

(W) Blake Northcott (A) Anna Morozova, Eric Blake (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner TROUBLE IN PARADISE! After singlehandedly saving the universe from enslavement, Barbarella and Vix are ready for a little R&R — and what better place to unwind than one of the galaxy’s most decadent pleasure planets? Unfortunately for them, they’re about to learn that not all leisure worlds are created equal — in fact, some are downright unreal! Meanwhile, in another quadrant of the galaxy, something is off with Earth’s oldest and most venerable colony — and it’s a problem that only Barbarella’s uniquely well-rounded skills can resolve. But will the Siren of the Spaceways be able to escape the golden cage that is Planet V in time to intervene? Find out in this first volume of Barbarella’s all-new adventures from the acclaimed creative team of writer BLAKE NORTHCOTT (Vampirella, Catwoman) and artist ANNA MOROZOVA (Judge Dredd, 2000 AD) and ERIC BLAKE. Barbarella: Stardust and Subversion collects Barbarella (2024) #1-5 and features a complete cover gallery from some of the finest artists in the known universe!

(W) Melissa Flores (A) Daniel Gete (CA) Karl Kerschl Hot on the heels—or in this case, wheels—of Nacelleverse Vol. 1: Biker Mice from Mars & RoboForce, the most radical animation icons to ever ride across the Elysium Plains—aka the Biker Mice from Mars—are back and revvin’ it up in a brand-new tale from the genre-bending imagination of writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime) and artistic powerhouse Daniel Gete (Skin Police)!  The Red Planet is in revolt . . . and hard-charging rebels Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo have joined up with Mars’ Freedom Fighters to fight the invading army of alien Plutarkians. But when a new, entirely unexpected threat to Mars rears its ugly head, threatening the existence of their families, friends, and the fourth planet itself, the Biker Mice find themselves facing a galaxy-spanning menace with ties to RoboForce on Earth as well as the Plutarkian homeworld! Don’t miss the adventures of everybody’s favorite revolutionary rodent trio before they arrived on planet Earth in a brand-new, epic adventure! Collects Biker Mice from Mars (2025) #1–4.

(W) Brian Buccellato (A/CA) Mattia Monaco What happens when a 2,000-year-old Immortal Warlord decides he’s done? In EAT YOUR YOUNG, EDMUND IRONS names his six-year-old daughter, ELSA, as the next Alpha of his immortal clan. But every hundred years, during a brutal 27-day window known as The Centurium, his children have one chance to rip out his heart and claim the throne — or lose their immortality forever. Now, Edmund’s thirty offspring — an iconic cast of genre archetypes like The Cold War Spy, The Serial Killer, The Vigilante, The Punk Rocker, and The Billionaire Futurist — turn on their father and each other in a zero-sum battle for eternal life.

(W) Greg Weisman (A/CA) Karine Charlebois BRING ON THE VILLAINS! When the animated show Gargoyles debuted in the mid-1990s, it immediately gained a devoted following that clamored for more tales about the legendary sentinels of the night. Following the groundbreaking Marvel Comics series published in 1995 and its 2006 sequel series from Amaze Ink/SLG Comics, series creator GREG WEISMAN penned one more adventure for Amaze Ink/SLG that reunited him with artist KARINE CHARLEBOIS — and the results speak for themselves! Collecting all six issues of the Amaze Ink/SLG miniseries, Gargoyles: Bad Guys is the third and final installment in Dynamite and Disney’s three-volume series presenting all of the long-out-of-print Gargoyles comics from the 1990s and early 2000s in beautiful new archival editions. Featuring a stunning cover from CHARLEBOIS, this historic trade paperback caps off a remarkable run of adventures for the stone guardians of Manhattan — don’t miss out!

(W) Larry Hama (A) Chris Mooneyham, Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, Francesco Segala (CA) Andy Kubert The new era for G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO begins here in the deluxe hardcover collection of the return of one of the longest running comics in history. A NEW ERA FOR G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO BEGINS HERE!  The Joes know Cobra are up to something in Springfield, but they’re not prepared to uncover the secrets that their enemy has hidden. Will the Joes be able to fight a war on two fronts with Cobra scheming or will their world change as they know it?  Legendary series writer Larry Hama is joined by artists Chris Mooneyham (Nightwing) and Paul Pelletier (Aquaman), alongside superstar cover artist Andy Kubert (Batman, X-Men) in this stunning hardcover of the return of one of the longest-running comics in history!  Collects G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301-310.

(W) Larry Hama (A) Chris Mooneyham, Paul Pelletier, Tony Kordos, Francesco Segala (CA) Brad Walker, Laura Martin The new era for G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO begins here in the deluxe hardcover collection of the return of one of the longest running comics in history. A NEW ERA FOR G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO BEGINS HERE!  The Joes know Cobra are up to something in Springfield, but they’re not prepared to uncover the secrets that their enemy has hidden. Will the Joes be able to fight a war on two fronts with Cobra scheming or will their world change as they know it?  Legendary series writer Larry Hama is joined by artists Chris Mooneyham (Nightwing) and Paul Pelletier (Aquaman), alongside superstar cover artist Andy Kubert (Batman, X-Men) in this stunning hardcover of the return of one of the longest-running comics in history!  Collects G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301-310.

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

(W) Kodachi Ukyou (A/CA) Ejiri Tatsuma Against all odds, wedding bells are on the horizon for Joji and Rin! Now, Rin is faced with the choice to carry out the evil mission given to her by Z – A mission which could destroy their wedded bliss forever! Will Tekkaman choose his love or justice? Will Rin’s love for Joji conquer all? Continue the fight with Tatsunoko Productions’ classic heroes in Infini-T Force Vol. 7, previously unreleased in English and available for the first time from Nakama Press!

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

(W) Curt Pires (A) Luca Casalanguida, Maxi Dallo (CA) Luca Casalanguida Following the shocking conclusion to the first volume—Henry is forced to solve his most shocking case yet: The murder of his father CYRUS BLACKHEART! But there is more than meets the eye to the shocking disappearance of Henry's father--and as Henry solves the mystery he will come face to face with a dangerous new adversary that holds the key to the darkest secret in the history of the world beneath! The second volume of the smash hit series is here! Collects issues #5-8

(W) Greg Keyes (A) Various The Titans of the Monsterverse have conquered the big screen and now, with this deluxe guide, their mysteries are revealed in full. This Monarch manual is filled with artwork and information that uncovers the secrets of the Monarch organization: employees, technology, and the Titans themselves, including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and many more! “ATTN: MONARCH AGENTS AND RESEARCHERS Attached for immediate review are The Monarch Files: A comprehensive, vital, and highly sensitive dossier on all currently known Monsters, Titans, and Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms (MUTOs). You will find up-to-date behavioral profiles, physiological analyses, and capability assessments. Also contained within are field reports detailing operatives’ encounters with MUTOs. It is expected that every Monarch employee study these recounts with diligence. Note: High-resolution photographs are included where possible, but artist approximations have been substituted in for cases when mission photographers did not return from their field surveys. All information contained herein on employees, technology, and geographical locations is confidential, for Monarch employees with Clearance Level 3 and above. DO NOT DISSEMINATE.” FROM THE MONARCH VAULT: The first, and only, official guide on the Titans of the Monsterverse! GORGEOUS ART: Hi-res imagery and gorgeous artwork make this a must-have coffee table book. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: This book joins Insight’s Monsterverse line including The Art of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall, and Godzilla: The Art of Destruction.

(W/A/CA) Szymon Kudranski A high-stakes murder mystery perfect for fans of True Detective, Whiteout, and Insomnia. Diomede Islands. For three months each year, you can walk from the USA to Russia across an ice bridge—a frozen path known as the Ice Curtain. In 1963, when the body of a young woman is discovered on this icy no-man’s land, the already fragile relationship between the superpowers threatens to collapse. With nuclear tensions rising, an FBI agent and a KGB operative must solve the murder—before the ice melts…and war ignites. From SOMETHING EPIC and BLOOD COMMANDMENT creator SZYMON KUDRANSKI comes the must-read thriller of the year. Collects NO MAN’S LAND #1-4. Select praise for NO MAN’S LAND: “An outstanding high-concept.” —CBR “The best book of Kudranski’s career—one of the best books of the year.” —Pop Culture Philosophers “An exciting, compelling murder mystery with plenty of twists and turns.” —Comic Culture

(W/A/CA) Seth The semi-periodical look into the expansive art practice of an acclaimed cartoonist Palookaville 25 houses benchmark projects from the artistic practice of cartoonist and New Yorker cover artist Seth (Clyde Fans). His highly-acclaimed memoir “Nothing Lasts” returns. A wave farewell to his youth and a love letter to Toronto in the 1980s, this installment of his memoir caps off his teenage years and the budding romance at the Cove Inn, and sees Seth setting off for the big city where he moves to attend art school.The life and death of post-humorously renowned Dominion painter Owen Moore is told through comics in ten episodes. Originally serialized in The Walrus, this is the first time the story has been collected. Pages from the original sketchbook version and the final art are presented in pairs, revealing Seth’s process to readers.

(W) Jimmy Gaspero (A/CA) Amber Akin YETI OR NOT, HERE WE COME! Penny and Yeti are pretty typical best friends: they go to school together, play together, and have fun adventures. The twist? Yeti’s a living, breathing myth! Before Yeti, Penny had a super normal life with her big sister, Peri, and their parents, Fenton and Maxine. Penny thinks life is pretty great, especially when Peri draws and colors with her—Peri draws the best monsters called “cryptids!” The only real problem is Penny’s parents argue…a LOT. Penny wishes her parents would stop, but what can she do? That’s when Yeti shows up, right out of one of Peri’s drawings and smack into Penny’s life! With Yeti’s help, Penny comes up with a plan to get her parents to stop fighting. Penny, however, soon finds out that her parents may need more help than even a magical Yeti can provide…

(W) Jimmy Gaspero (A/CA) Amber Akin YETI OR NOT, HERE WE COME! Penny and Yeti are pretty typical best friends: they go to school together, play together, and have fun adventures. The twist? Yeti’s a living, breathing myth! Before Yeti, Penny had a super normal life with her big sister, Peri, and their parents, Fenton and Maxine. Penny thinks life is pretty great, especially when Peri draws and colors with her—Peri draws the best monsters called “cryptids!” The only real problem is Penny’s parents argue…a LOT. Penny wishes her parents would stop, but what can she do? That’s when Yeti shows up, right out of one of Peri’s drawings and smack into Penny’s life! With Yeti’s help, Penny comes up with a plan to get her parents to stop fighting. Penny, however, soon finds out that her parents may need more help than even a magical Yeti can provide…

(W) Ray Fawkes (A) Russell Olson (CA) Freddie Williams II Andrew Dalhouse THE GHOST WALKS AGAIN! The Phantom returns! Created by Lee Falks in 1936, the Phantom is one of the first costumed super heroes in history, with untold influence on pop culture. Now, critically-acclaimed creators Ray Fawkes and Russell Olson revive the character for fans old and new. When a violent gang of smugglers stubbles on an idyllic Bandar village, the peace that the Phantom has brought to the African nation of Bangalla will suddenly shatter. It will take all of the Phantom’s many skills — and allies — to restore it. The most exciting series of the year starts here!

(W) Roy Thomas (A) Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko (CA) Jerry Ordway The man Stan Lee dubbed “Rascally Roy” and “Roy the Boy” tells the full, uncensored story of his emergence as one of the brightest stars in the Marvel Comics firmament! It's all here, starting with his Midwestern beginnings devouring the late, great Golden Age of Comics, to the glorious flowering of comics fandom during the first half of the 1960s (including the 1961 founding of Alter Ego and all that that first super-hero fanzine spawned). Roy details his brief and turbulent time as editorial assistant of DC’s “Superman” titles under Mort Weisinger, and the pivotal first year-plus of his career at Marvel, working with Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Bill Everett, and some of the brightest stars of the Marvel Age of Comics! Plus: you’ll have a ringside seat at some of the earliest comics conventions, and at the fateful 1965 New York Herald Tribune interview that caused a seismic rift between Lee and Kirby. This full-color hardcover is illustrated with rare and unseen art and behind-the-scenes photos from the dawn of the Silver Age of comics, so don’t delay! Buy it today—read it tomorrow—’cause Roy’s already hard at work on the follow-up volume that covers the rest of his Marvel tenure, from 1967 to 1980! With a spectacular cover by Jerry Ordway.

(W) Joel Meadows (A) Andy Bennett (CA) Laurence Campbell John Charles Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders is an epic alternate world sci-fi adventure featuring The World’s Greatest Detective as people have never seen him before! When Watson leaves Holmes to help Crick unravel the DNA helix and finds himself in the employ of England’s most evil man, Holmes is forced to team up with an unlikely group to defeat this monstrous figure and return England to its status quo. But can he defeat the machinations of the man at the rudder of the country? Sherlock Holmes and The Empire Builders: The Gene Genie is perfect for fans of Michael Moorcock (Elric, Jerry Cornelius) and Bryan Talbot (The Adventures Of Luther Arkwright, Grandville). Winning a Comic Scene award for Best Crowdfunder in 2025, it has already garnered quite a following since its debut in 2020 as a short comic story in the pages of Tripwire. This complete collection features a brand new introduction by award-winning writer JM DeMatteis (Moonshadow, Spider-Man: Kraven’s Last Hunt), and a brand new wraparound cover by Eisner award-winning artist Laurence Campbell (Hellboy).

(W) Maytal Zchut (A) Leila Leiz, Alex Sinclair (CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson Lifelong friends Sophie and Violet were practically sisters. Now at college, they’ve been slowly drifting apart. But when Violet accidentally drowns at a sorority hazing, a devastated Sophie pleads with the psychic SISTER HOOD to contact her dead friend. Sometimes you get what you wish for…but on Hyde Street, there’s always a cost, and it’s a killer. PLUS: Collected for the first time, the 52-page IT HAPPENED ON HYDE STREET: DEVOUR one-shot by ZCHUT and LEIZ. In this weight loss nightmare, you can look thin…or die trying!

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

(W) Peyo Luc Parthoens (A) Peyo Laurent Cagniat (CA) Peyo Smurfwillow is stung by a strange poisonous plant. The poison spreads rapidly and the only known antidote is a magical staff dipped in the spring of the Land of Smurfing Stones. Time is short. In a hurry, the Smurfs will organize an expedition made up of Smurfmint, Smurfblossom, and Smurfstorm. They will have to hurry if they want to be on time in this exciting and fun adventure.

(W) Erica Schultz (A) Ze Carlos, Jay David Ramos (CA) Brett Booth As pressure from P.T.S. mounts, the truth about The Deviant threatens to emerge, exposing Quinlan's involvement in the aftermath of the battle. With both the military and P.T.S. in pursuit, Peter and Quinlan are on the run, facing a shocking revelation about the Chairman. Amid the turmoil, a personal threat forces Peter to confront his past as Ammon pulls him back into the dark world of P.T.S. and Dr. Boze. Additional features include a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes artwork. Collects RAT CITY issues #7-12.

(W) Anthony Breznican (A) Various Unmask one of the most memorable villains of all time and discover the incredible story behind the creation and the legacy of the galaxy’s most complex character, Darth Vader. Featuring exclusive interviews from key cast and crew, as well as collectible inserts, this comprehensive history regarding one of cinema’s most compelling villains is something fans will not want to miss! No Star Wars character has made a bigger impact on pop culture than Darth Vader. Since debuting in the original 1977 Star Wars film, Darth Vader continues to be one of the most iconic and enduring elements throughout the saga. Star Wars Icons: Darth Vader covers the character’s journey, from his genesis in George Lucas’s first drafts of Star Wars to Anakin Skywalker’s tragic fall to the dark side in the prequel trilogy, and beyond. A DETAILED HISTORY OF DARTH VADER: Comprehensive and revelatory, this book takes an in-depth look at Darth Vader’s role in the Star Wars galaxy, through film, television, novels, comics, video games, and more DISCOVER ENGAGING IMAGERY AND COLLECTIBLE INSERTS: Illustrated with a treasure trove of rare imagery, including candid on-set photography, stunning concept art, and collectible inserts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: This deluxe volume features exclusive new behind-the-scenes interviews with key Star Wars creatives and contributors to the character’s legacy COMPLETE YOUR STAR WARS COLLECTION: This book joins Star Wars: Jedi Artifacts, Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars Icons: Han Solo in Insight Editions’ line of fan-favorite Star Wars books

(W/A/CA) Shinta Harekawa Epic spiritual warfare, ancient yokai, and unbreakable family bonds collide in Shinta Harekawa’s explosive dark-fantasy manga. In this heart-pounding volume, the Yamaemori brothers - Mamoru, Kei, and Yu - are dragged into deeper darkness as a betrayal from within shatters their fragile sanctuary. The siblings must unravel a conspiracy of a rogue Tengu cult that threatens not only their bond, but the spirit world itself. As Mamoru’s inner beast claws for control, Kei’s resolve is tested, and Yu must step up - revealing a power he’s only just begun to understand.

(W/A/CA) Carl Barks It's a catastrophe when an ocean liner with Scrooge’s Old Number One Dime on board sinks in a raging storm at sea. Donald and Scrooge go after it, only to discover that the vessel has been taken to an undersea ship graveyard where four-armed Martians are salvaging the metal from the sunken ships for their own planet. Next, Scrooge takes the ducks on a flight to the Yucatan peninsula, in search of Mayan ruins. But two scoundrels follow and trap them all in a deadly pool of peril called the Well of Sacrifice. Then, Magica de Spell learns of Scrooge’s expedition to find the island where geese lay eggs with golden yolks. With the aid of the Beagle Boys and their dirty tricks, the race is on. Carl Barks delivers another wildly imaginative collection of outrageous adventures, laugh-out-loud comedy, and all-around comic book brilliance. Each page is meticulously restored and newly colored, with insightful story notes by an international panel of Barks experts.

(W/A/CA) Ben Sears Young Shadow usually protects sci-fi Bolt City by making deliveries for the food bank and rescuing pets. But this time around, he needs to focus on two things: hitting and pitching! When Young Shadow and the eight Watchdogs — Elmore, Gerry, Larry, Gomez, Marta, Ketchum, Rolando, and Junior — investigate a concerning chemical sludge being dumped into Bolt City’s water, Elmore discovers a haunted baseball glove and inadvertently summons a team from the beyond that challenges them to a game to the death. With a stadium full of hostile vampires, mummies, frankensteins, and ghouls rooting for the visitors, the Watchdogs enlist Young Shadow to fill out their roster — and save Bolt City! This exciting new middle-grade graphic novel from cartoonist and musician Ben Sears establishes a world that embraces classic superhero, sci fi, and supernatural comics without any irony, executed in a brilliant two-tone color scheme of jet black and mustardy yellow that perfectly suits the spooky fun and fast paced adventure. Young Shadow & the Watchdogs is a page-turner for readers of any age.