(W) Fumika Minami A SWEET BDSM ROMCOM WITH TWO PURE-HEARTED LEADS!Yuka, a true masochist, wants nothing more than for her oh-so-kind boyfriend, Mahiro, to torment her. Mahiro, who declared he'd become a sadist for her, tries his best to be dominant for her as they celebrate milestones like birthdays and their first trip together. However, it becomes apparent that Mahiro is struggling with something. What could it be? And could it have something to do with the mysterious woman, Yukino, who shows up at his workplace?

(W) Tatsukazu Konda (A) Asahi Sakano (CT) Momochichi The story of a Beast King intent on protecting monsters--and his human companion.Tina, an adventurer, is gravely wounded while dungeon diving, and who should come across her but Garon--not just a monster, but the Beast King himself. In exchange for saving her life, Garon demands that Tina help him treat wounded monsters. It's the beginning of a fantasy story of humans, monsters, and medicine!

(W) RAN (A) BG EVERY TIME WE TOUCHEunbyul Han thought it was the worst day of her life when a misunderstanding resulted in her neighbor--superstar Kang Bin--thinking she was a stalker. Little did she know, the nightmare had only just begun! Thanks to Kang's bodyguard being a dear childhood friend and Eunbyul desperately needing a job, she finds herself tutoring the brattiest student ever.That leaves her precious little time to reconnect with another person from her past, Choi Junghoon, who seems to want to take their friendship to the next level. As if that's not enough, she may also have psychometry, the ability to see powerful memories tied to objects. All Eunbyul wants is a normal life, but it seems fate has more in store for her!

(W) Kodama Naoko TIME TO SETTLE THINGSLife has been strangely enjoyable ever since Rei's former co-worker, Saya, started staying at Rei's apartment. Rei has always had a bit of a crush on flirty, feminine Saya, but she doesn't want to get her hopes up in case Saya isn't into women. When Rei discovers that Saya had been talking to her husband, the cheery atmosphere changes into something more tense. Saya tells Rei that she'll move out and apologizes for freeloading. As Saya's moving day draws closer, can the two women figure out their true feelings for one another before it's too late?The final volume of The Lying Bride and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate!

(W) Jesmeen Kaur Deo From James Tynion IV, the New York Times bestselling and multi-Eisner award-winning creator of Something is Killing the Children, and Batgirl’s Tate Brombal comes this terrifying new arc of the hit GLAAD Media award-nominated comics series! The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos is an LGBTQ+, horror-hero, coming-of-age comics series that’s Invincible meets Doom Patrol, that's a great jumping on point for new readers!A new school year begins for Christopher Chaos and his friends as he finds himself divided from his mentor, Adam Frankenstein, and searching for answers outside of any textbook. But when Dr. Henry Jekyll arrives in New Briar City with a mysterious hunter on his trail called Helbound, a strange case develops that only Christopher can solve! Will the Monster Club survive their latest foe or will they be torn apart—piece by bloody piece?Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from non-fiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics.Collects the Dark Horse Comics series The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos: Children of the Night #1–#4.

(W) Bi Ka Bi (A) Mulliga K. (CA) MIO “IF ODD, CHANGE. IF EVEN, REMAIN THE SAME...”In the marquess of Nan'an's household, Lu Wancheng's death has left Lin Qingyu a young widow, and he loses no time fleeing his late husband's hostile family to continue pursuing his dashed dream of becoming a physician. Indeed, the empire of Great Yu has never been as desperate for fine physicians--both the emperor and one of his finest generals are in such ill health as to threaten the country itself.Lin Qingyu's medical talents are far from rusty, and soon enough, they ensure that he's ushered into the imperial palace. There, he waits for someone to utter the secret code Lu Wancheng taught him--the code that begins “If odd, change. If even, remain the same…”When Lin Qingyu finally hears those words, the speaker isn't the person he expected--nor are they the only person in the palace interested in Lin Qingyu. The young physician's beauty and talent have created professional rivals and even more serious threats. The speaker of the secret code may have come too late.

(W) Yuki Ikeda An amazing blend of art styles combine with hard-SF elements and meta-comedy to create a comic truly unlike any other!The THUNDER THREE and Rebellion vs. the Invaders!The craft carrying the Thunder Three finally arrives at the enemy's mothership, only to be intercepted due to a tip-off from one of their soldiers! Pyontaro and co. rush into battle after Pusuke, who's managed to sniff out Futaba! Meanwhile, Rebellion's forces come under heavy enemy fire, but are able to withstand the volley thanks to the effects of Empoweral. And Gaudou discovers that the emperor is aboard the same ship, while Doc and the others tear apart the hull to save humankind!

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Various (CA) Bruno Redondo Art by Nicola Scott, Lucas Meyer, Sami Basri and Others In the aftermath of Dark Crisis, the world is without a Justice League. Nightwing is determined to step out from his mentor’s shadow to lead his former teen teammates to be the world’s greatest superheroes, protecting all of humanity by vowing to operate openly and with full transparency among his team and allies. But already the Titans are at odds with the powerful Amanda Waller, the Church of Blood has been reborn, and the mysterious Necrostar has come to end all life on Earth! Collects Nightwing #101-104 and #110, Titans #1-15, Titans: Beast War #1-6, and a story from Nightwing #109!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Arthur Adams Written by Alan Moore, Peter Hogan, Steve Moore and Leah Moore Art by Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Alan Weiss and Others From writers Alan Moore (Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and Peter Hogan (Terra Obscura, Resident Alien) and artists Chris Sprouse (Legion of Super-Heroes, Legionnaires) and Karl Story (Nightwing, Midnighter) come the further adventures of science hero Tom Strong, his wife, Dhalua, their daughter, Tesla, and their companions across multiple realities. Collects Tom Strong’s Terrific Tales #1-12, Tom Strong and the Robots of Doom #1-6, Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril #1-6, and The Many Worlds of Tesla Strong #1, plus supplemental material from America’s Best Comics Special #1, ABC: A–Z, Tom Strong and Jack B. Quick #1, ABC: A–Z, Top 10 and Teams #1, and The ABC Sketchbook #1.

(W) Mitizou (A) MELON22 THE VIRGIN KNIGHT MUST CONQUER HIS STRONGEST FOE YET--A WOMAN'S HEART!After a triumphant campaign alongside Princess Valiele, Faust--a rare male knight from another world--decides to care for Martina, the orphaned daughter of a fallen rebel. Returning home to his quiet Polidoro fief, his respite is cut short when he's summoned to the capital for a delicate diplomatic mission. Queen Liesenlotte herself asks Faust to act as an envoy, negotiating peace with the neighboring kingdom of Villendorf. But there's a twist: the success of this mission hinges on whether Faust can break through the icy facade of Queen Catalina, a ruler famed for her ruthless heart. The stakes are even higher in this thrilling second installment of the knight's tale in a gender-switched world!

(W) Sakae Kusama A romantic mystery filled that keeps readers guessing, this is a fantastical BL story for those who love a quick read.I can even turn the stories in your head into a novel. Okitsu, who had been wandering around Okinawa and had been sleeping rough, takes refuge in the home of novelist Ibu after a typhoon. Ibu claims to be able to read other people's minds, and from the moment they first meet, he shows interest in Okitsu, who suffers from claustrophobia due to past trauma...!?Is he a delusional maniac or a liar? A vivid and stormy night spent with a man with mysterious powers──!!

(W) Kwanza Osajyefo (A) Jamal Igle (CA) Khary Randolph In a world that already hates and fears them - what if only Black people had superpowers. After miraculously surviving being gunned down by police, a young man learns that he is part of the biggest lie in history. Now he must decide whether it's safer to keep it a secret or if the truth will set him free. Collects issues 1-6.

(W) Dan Abnett (A/CA) INJ Culbard BRIDGET KURTIS IS BACK UNDERCOVER. Posing as security staff within the paranoid Junot house, she must attempt to infiltrate the Master Sect lurking amongst the upper echelons of Junot corporate before the group realises their plans to appropriate Galina Habitat for mass human sacrifice have been compromised. Separating occult machinations from insider dealing is hard enough, but the board are already suspicious of events on Galina, and the team’s top-ranking “in” could quickly get voted out before they can uncover the truth. The corporation is viciously secretive, especially where “family” is concerned, and to earn their trust Kurtis may have to reveal her familiarity with the Sect’s arcane gods, whether she wants to or not…

(W) Dan Abnett (A/CA) INJ Culbard The entire planet of Mercury seems to have vanished and a video clip is implicated in what looks like a mass-kill ... as always on the brink of existence, truth may be stranger than fiction.In the late 21st century, after humanity has left the Earth it poisoned and now huddles in deep-space Habitats, life on these cramped, overcrowded stations is tense, with many spilling over into madness HSD cop Bridget Kurtis has investigated cults and murders that have driven her to the very edge, but now she must stop the spread of a viral video clip which sends viewers insane...

(W/A/CA) Yachinatsu Laugh, blush, and grow with this quirky and honest coming-of-age manga, as our heroine dives deeper into the hilarious and heartfelt chaos of love, sex, and self-discovery. After dipping her toes into the world of female-focused sex work, our quirky heroine returns – a little wiser, a little bolder, and still hilariously unsure of herself. As she stumbles through new experiences, awkward misunderstandings, and unexpected emotional turns, she begins to reflect more deeply on what intimacy, desire, and connection really mean to her.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Lee Bermejo A NEW MOON RISES . . . AND MORE FRESHLY ETCHED EPITAPHS SHALL BE UNLEASHED!Leading this tortuous tome's tales of tension and torment, we welcome finely fiendish writers Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets), Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz), Michael W. Conrad (Wonder Woman), Greg Pak (World War Hulk), Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn), and Curt Pires (Lost Fantasy), alongside maniacal artists Valeria Burzo (Shiver SuspenStories), Peter Krause (The Power of Shazam!), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Brian Level (Poison Ivy), Dan McDaid (DEGA), Christopher Mitten (Autumn Kingdom), Alison Sampson (Department of Truth), and more!Collects Epitaphs from the Abyss #9–12.

(W/A/CA) Chihiro Yoshioka The “War-Wolf” Odin continues to walk the bloody path of revenge in 10th century Danelaw Against the brutal backdrop of 11th century England, Farewell, My Odin Vol. 2 continues the harrowing saga of Luke - now fully transformed into the fearsome “War-Wolf” Odin. After surviving unimaginable loss and betrayal, Odin’s quest for vengeance intensifies as he confronts merciless enemies and navigates a world steeped in bloodshed and betrayal. In this gripping sequel, Luke battles not only battles invading Vikings and the English warriors, but also the darkness growing within him. His struggle between savage instinct and lingering humanity deepens, making every fight more brutal and every choice more devastating. As alliances shift and new threats emerge, Odin’s legend grows, pulling readers deeper into a medieval world where honor is scarce, and survival demands ruthless resolve.

(W/A/CA) Patrick Horvath From Eisner Award–nominated writer/artist Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) comes a brutal new vision of capitalism by combat . . . In the future, the World Finance League exists to benefit all, randomly choosing those from among the billionaires and trillionaires of the world and presenting them with a choice: Either donate half of their assets to the common good—or defend them in ritual combat.Reigning champion and real estate magnate Ted Brooks has 22 victories under his belt—defending the wealth he schemed and stabbed to get—when he is forced to face his ex-wife, Luella Dominguez, in a fight to the death. Luella has been training, waiting for this moment. But will she have what it takes to defeat the man who would do anything—absolutely anything—to keep his fortune? It’s every shareholder for themselves when death and bankruptcy collide!

(W) Sam Humphries (A) Chris Batista, Pasquale Qualano (CA) Inaki Miranda A mysterious mecha appears in the desert, prompting the Science Ninja Team to investigate—but it’s a decoy, hiding a much larger threat: a coordinated swarm of killer whale mechas attacking ISO facilities worldwid! As the Ninja Team scrambles to stop the attacks, a group of former trainees—Mara, Jace, Keiko, Haruto, and Marcus—undergo a ruthless transformation into Galactor’s new elite force, the Blackbirds. The war with Galactor is only just beginning.

(W) Skottie Young (A/CA) Brett Bean, Jean Francois Beaulieu SKOTTIE YOUNG—the New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer of AIN’T NO GRAVE, TWIG, MIDDLEWEST, and many more—brings you another heaping helping of fairy tale violence. In this oversized deluxe hardcover collection with art by Brett Bean (MARVEL’S ROCKET AND GROOT), Gert wanders around Fairyland sticking her axe where it doesn’t belong on adventure after bloody adventure! Ultimately leading to a confrontation with a long-lost foe, who has raised an army of the dead to put Gert down once and for all… Collects issues #11-20 of I Hate Fairyland (2022).

(W) Skottie Young (A) Derek Laufman, Jay Fosgitt (CA) Derek Laufman A new era of the hit fantasy series begins, as SKOTTIE YOUNG & co. welcome new artist DEREK LAUFMAN to Fairyland! In this volume, Gert & Larry get into all kinds of blood-splattered mayhem, including culinary cavalcades, hornless unicorns, and a good ol' fashioned Dungeon Pub Crawl! Plus, guest artist JAY FOSGITT joins the crew for a very special maritime adventure featuring none other than Popeye the Sailor Man! Collects I Hate Fairyland #41-45

(W/A/CA) Tom Parkinson Morgan Sorority sister Allison Ruth has seen it all. Ripped away from her comfortable and mundane life to Throne, the multiversal metropolis at the center of all worlds, she has been unwittingly swept up in an ancient feud between tyrannical god-kings, the host of a power she neither understands nor controls. She has broken into the grand palace of the Blood Flower, plunged the depths of the vault of the grand dragon Mammon, and fought tooth and nail in god-emperor Solomon's inter dimensional martial arts tournament. But now the sky seethes with fire. The most powerful demiurge, Jagganoth, the Wheel Turning King, has returned with his swords unsheathed, and the simmering anger between the rulers of the Red City threatens to boil over into all out war. A war she may not survive.

(W) Albert Ng (A/CA) Jerry Cho The Naraka Warrior has defied the laws of the liminal area between life and death, leaving the blood of his accusers on his hands and the realm's maiden messengers concerned by his rebellion. Moreover, his actions have drawn the attention of something far more powerful. In the face of these relentless trials, he will have to summon all of his strength to carve a bloody path back to the world of the living... or be lost in the beyond forever! The battle is far from over.

(W/A/CA) Mig Set within the video-game universe of Wakfu, the popular online role-playing game and animated series on Netflix! Ogrest's mission is simple: Find the six fabled Dofus artifacts for Dathura so she can become human. His love and devotion for her knows no bounds. He is joined on this quest by Malec, a strange guide sent by the Siblings. How did he end up in this mess? He doesn't remember . . . but he'll discover the terrifying truth as his path leads toward chaos . . .

(W/A/CA) Akira Kanou Experience a world where the supernatural collides with everyday life in this dark fantasy thriller. Follow a high school girl caught between vampires, werewolves, and a deadly web of intrigue. In Outsiders Volume 3, the tension between humans, vampires, and werewolves escalates as Ema’s investigation into a missing classmate takes a chilling turn. When Kaho Sato, a young girl from Ema’s school, vanishes without a trace, Ema and her werewolf partner Taiga embark on a dangerous search for answers. But as they dig into the case, they realize Kaho’s disappearance may be tied to a much larger, supernatural conspiracy.

(W) Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Juan Santacruz (CA) Dave Johnson Mad Cave's best-selling creator-owned series is collected into a beautiful hardcover edition, with an all-new cover by Dave Johnson! Guaranteed to unleash the fizz in your pop! Imagine a world where two dominant and competing cola companies, each worth billions, are owned by former Siamese twins who have been separated and now harbor such intense hatred for each other that they hire assassins, saboteurs, and espionage experts to interfere with one another daily. This is the story of brotherly love gone awry and the people they recruit to do their dirty work. Collected for the first time in a stunning hardcover format, with an all-new cover by Dave Johnson!

(W/A/CA) Barbara Willy Mendes Barbara “Willy” Mendes’ masterpiece of hallucinogenic storytelling, Queen of Cosmos Comix Trilogy, collected for the first time in a single volume. In Queen of Cosmos Comix Trilogy, underground cartoonist, fine artist, and muralist Barbara “Willy” Mendes chronicles women creators’ psychedelic journey through Biblical tableaux, modern life, and into a fantastical, interstellar future, weaving in her own intimate stories of being an artist, mother, and grandmother, especially in the never-before-published third volume. Inspired by Jewish mysticism, Mendes presents a creation myth shaped by feminine cosmic consciousness, with new, immersive worlds — and a radical reimagining of this one. Includes an illuminating and entertaining interview with Mendes, as well as the 3 rd never- before-published chapter of the trilogy.

(W/A/CA) Simon Roy A curious and peculiar collection of interconnected, character-driven sci-fi stories all set in the far future. Robotic clergy, posthuman hive-men, immortal cyborgs and ancient alien races all play a part in this collection of sci-fi adventure tales set in the universe of HABITAT and GRIZ GROBUS. This anthology collects Hale-Bopp, The Oxpecker and the Elephant, Pride of the Central Republic, A Portrait of The Artist As Hive Parasite, The Ansible, The Anchoress, and finally, Vanguard.

(W/A/CA) Stjepan Sejic A slow-burn lesbian romance with a kinky twist! From critically acclaimed creator Stjepan Šejic (Death Vigil, Ravine, Aphrodite lX, Witchblade) comes Sunstone, a love story like no other. Now presented in a 6x9 edition featuring all-new cover art by Stjepan Šejic. Lisa’s tastes were always...unique. Longing to be restrained, without restraint. Lisa always felt like something was missing from her love life—until she met Ally. Ally was implacably ordinary—successful job, nice house, an average childhood—except for her preference for bedroom domination. Originally posted online as a webcomic, this book collects the first volume of the often erotic, always amusing, and surprisingly heartfelt Sunstone.

(W/A/CA) Joe Ollmann An award-winning cartoonist confronts anxiety and regret. A long-time city maintenance worker keeps pulling an accident prone newbie’s fat out of the fire or maybe in this case, an arm and another arm and a leg out of the woodchipper. What happens when NOTHING HAPPENS? Can a disaster averted still be a disaster? In The Woodchipper, Joe Ollmann, cartoonist of the groundbreaking Governor General Award finalist Fictional Father, returns with a suite of comic short stories focused on his trademark nervous wreck characters caught in a series of escalating personal disasters. Everybody’s doing their best. Everybody’s just trying to get through the day.

(W) Yu Hashimoto IS THERE A REASON TO KEEP GOING?Lilysa is hard at work making new Liliel cosplays, but when a new club member asks her why she's making a cosrom, she starts to doubt herself. That's when Mayura passes her a message from one of the Four Heavenly Queens, Erika! The otaku obsessions continue in volume 17!