(W) Fuse (A) Taiki Kawakami; Mitz Vah As players of Monster Hunter and Dungeons & Dragons know, the slime is not exactly the king of the fantasy monsters. So when a 37-year-old Tokyo salaryman dies and wakes up in a world of elves and magic, he's a little disappointed to find he's become a blind, boneless slime monster.The Newest Demon Lord Arrives!Now that things have mostly been settled with Hinata, its time for Rimuru to announce his rise to Demon Lord to the world. Thus, Tempest prepares to hold a ceremony, inviting other countries to attend. Will the nation of monsters be able to convince people to respect its right to exist and its leader, though? It certainly seems like Rimuru has his work cut out for him.

(W) Ariela Kristantina From Ariela Kristantina, artist of the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel Adora and the Distance, The Girl Who Draws on Whales is a testimony to the power of stories--their uncanny ability to entertain, educate and, ultimately, unite us. Reminiscent of stories like Moana, Princess Mononoke, The Never-Ending Story, Frozen, and Snow Angels, The Girl Who Draws on Whales is an epic YA grahic novel adventure about two siblings struggling for survival, who must use their art to save their world.The Girl Who Draws on Whales is set in a fantasy world, several centuries after “The Great Flood.” Sister Wangi and younger brother Banyu live in a sea-village. Wangi has a special bond with the Great Whales that visit their sea-village and they allow Wangi to draw on their backs. Sometimes they return with new drawings on them. Wangi believes that there are other sea-villages or island settlements scattered around and that they are sending her messages but, none of the elders listen to her.One day, a new whale arrives in the village alone, wounded, and dying--this whale has a new drawing on her back that doesn't look like the previous drawings. Inspired by this mystery, Wangi vows to investigate. Although forbidden by her parents and the village elders, Wangi--along with a stowaway, who happens to be her brother Banyu--embark on a wondrous journey to investigate where the drawings are coming from only to find much more than they were expecting.Praise for The Girl Who Draws on Whales:I already loved Ariela's work, and this book sets a new benchmark -- beautifully evocative artwork coupled with a touching tale for the ages. Highly recommended.--JOCK (Gone, Wytches, Detective Comics)I vibed following these kids on their epic journey, trusting their own compass even when every adult warned them off. The art pops with color, and honestly, it felt as refreshing as biting into a watermelon on a summer day.”--Alexandre Tefenkgi (Eisner-winning artist of THE GOOD ASIAN)

(W) Conor McCreery (A) V.V. Glass Witness the battle for country, family, and magic as the critically acclaimed YA fantasy series returns with a powerful new chapter!The magical creative team of writer Conor McCreery and artist V.V. Glass are back to bring fans the breathtaking conclusion to Saoirse's magical journey in The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal!Once taught to fear witches, Saoirse now finds herself becoming one--and must wrestle with what that means for her family, her future, and herself. With the dark witch Nicneven drawing closer to unleashing a world-ending force, Saoirse's struggle to control her emotions, her powers, and her doubts might mean the difference between saving Ireland or losing it forever…Can she ultimately stay true to her heart when everything--including her own magic--urges her to give in to the darkness?Collects The Last Witch: Blood & Betrayal #1--5.

(W) Hitsuzi Yamada TEA TIMEUmyu-Sea is doing a cafe collab event, which means an Umyu-Sea-themed afternoon tea! But tragically, Yume couldn't snag any tickets in the lottery, so she's hosting her own tea party in the park.In order to support her, Yukichi is recreating the desserts from the collab event, but he feels like something's missing. Can Saku be the one to save the day for once?

(W) Nakaba Suzuki Return to the magical and thrilling world of Britannia with this new adventure from the creator of The Seven Deadly Sins, the manga that inspired the No. 1 hit Netflix Original Anime!Percival has always lived with his grandfather on the idyllic, remote God's Finger. And though Percival loves the simple life, he longs for adventure. That is, until adventure comes knocking at his door, tearing away everything he's ever known and leaving him alone in the world. Now Percival has no choice but to go out into the world and see what it holds... after all, it's his destiny! Four Knights of the Apocalypse is a new story in the world of The Seven Deadly Sins, but can be enjoyed totally on its own!

(W) Keiko; Shion In this fantasy romance shoujo, two kind-hearted characters get caught up in an arranged political marriage amid imperial court intrigue.The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom begins with the end of a royal engagement... and the start of another.Erina, daughter of a duke, was raised to become the crown prince’s bride.Alvis, royal by blood but serving as a member of the Royal Guard, never imagined life beyond duty.But everything changes when Crown Prince Girard abruptly breaks off his engagement to Erina — and the king declares Alvis the new heir and Erina’s fiancé.Once a guard, now a prince, Alvis struggles to adapt to his new role and responsibilities. Erina, now engaged to a stranger, must reconcile her duty with her desire for true love.In a world ruled by status and expectation, can a love born of circumstance bloom into something real?

(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Stephen Green; Jose Villarrubia A hunt for a vampire pulls Geralt into a series of swindles, twists, and punch-ups.Geralt arrives to a small town rumored to be under attack by a vampire. The bounty on its head is substantial, drawing in every two-bit monster hunter for miles, but the competition stiffens when another Witcher, wearing the medallion from the School of the Bear, joins the hunt.Geralt is offered an advantage in the hunt by a peasant woman, but there's a catch, and a small issue of her being locked up in prison. And with an orphan boy appointing himself as Geralt's squire, the White Wolf finds himself with an unlikely team, and even more unlikely rivals, but are they after the same prize?Collects The Witcher: The Bear and the Butterfly #1--#4.

(W) Fujino Omori; Toshi Aoi The new, magical dungeon-adventure fantasy series from the author of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Seeking to fulfill a promise to a childhood friend, Will Serfort enters Regarden Magical Academy with the goal of making it to the top of the magical world. There’s just one problem: he can't use magic! Will his sword skills be the key to unlocking his true potential?Will Serfort dreams of keeping his promise to a childhood friend by becoming a Magia Vander, one of the mighty magicians who sit atop the Wizard's Tower. However, he is unable to cast even the simplest of spells,  leaving him to fight dungeon monsters to earn credits at Regarden Magical Academy. As if that weren't enough, he finds himself putting his sword skills to the test against a bullying professor!

(W) Paul Dini (A/CA) Alex Ross WONDER WOMAN BY SUPERSTARS PAUL DINI AND ALEX ROSS! Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth finds the Amazon Princess in a moment of self-doubt. Despite her pristine global reputation and iconic stature, she struggles to discover the truth behind who she is and what she represents. She’s always promoted a message of peace, love, and understanding, but now she’s wondering about her ultimate mission in life. Yes, Wonder Woman is an ambassador to the world who selflessly espouses her lofty goals and ideals. But when the need arises, she is also a warrior. As such, she doesn’t hesitate to squash terrorists, high-tech thieves, and other noisy troublemakers. In the end, with a little counsel from a trusted colleague, Wonder Woman finds the spirit of truth she’s been looking for. Writer Paul Dini, the award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, teams up with illustrator Alex Ross, the acclaimed creator of Kingdom Come and Marvels, to create Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth, a classic work for all ages.

(W) Alex Segura Michael Moreci Steve Orlando (A) Geraldo Borges Brent Schoonover (CA) Dan Panosian Still reeling from the fallout of the bloody gang war that gripped the city, Detective Dick Tracy has little time to recover as he confronts a series of grisly murders. A new player aims to cement their place in The City's underworld--by taking out the very scum that populates it! With a newly deputized Patt Patton and the intrepid Tess Trueheart by his side--along with the distraction of the nightclub siren, Breathless Mahoney--Dick Tracy follows the trail of a deadly killer down a path that puts him at odds with one of his closest friends, and that places suspicions on his allies. PLUS! A Valentine's Day to remember as Dick Tracy and Patt investigate a murder on a movie set! Contains issues #6-10, plus the Valentine's Day 2024 Special.

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Andrea Sorrentino, Jonathan Case (CA) Miguel Mercado OUT OF THE PAGES OF EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS . . . A MONSTROUS NEW EC COMICS MILESTONE BEGINS!Meet Ada, an immortal vampire whose misdeeds have landed her on the doorstep of an idyllic Caribbean resort. . . . An island paradise teeming with wealthy tourists and superstitious locals—an ample food supply for the thirsty vamp looking to get away from it all! But as Ada stalks the boundaries of her new hunting ground, she’ll soon become embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse by moonlight . . . as an older, wiser, and entirely different kind of predator reveals its own carnal hunger for greed and power. Who will survive when a brand-new kind of BLOOD TYPE declares war on a cunning bloodsucker with nothing left to lose . . . and what will be left of them?!From Hugo Award–nominated writer Corinna Bechko (EC’s Cruel Universe, Green Lantern: Earth One) and Eisner Award–winning artist Andrea Sorrentino (Gideon Falls, Batman: Killer Smile), the fangs are coming out as EC’s own blood-splattered, bon vivant vampire Ada rises into the history-marking, first-ever standalone horror series from the most notorious name in terror! This volume collects EC Comics’ Blood Type #1–4 and material from Epitaphs from the Abyss #3.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Michael Sta Maria Jao Canola Superstar creators blast off to explore Flash Gordon’s legacy! The star-studded anthology series continues with brand-new stories from new and established creators! Frank Tieri and Michael Sta Maria bring back the classics with a lost tale of Flash and the “Attack of the Shark Men”! Mad Cave Studios 2019 Talent Search winner David Hazan (Nottingham) pairs with legacy artist Manuel Garcia for a moving — and exhilarating — exploration of Hans Zarkov’s Jewish heritage. Plus, Marc Andreyko and Igor Lima continue their Lovecraftian horror version of Flash Gordon — no longer a spacefaring hero, but the son of a writer who predicted the world’s doom — in their feature story finale to “The Madness of M’nnnngh”! This and other “Flash Fiction” stories — wholly original takes on classic Flash Gordon characters in new genres and settings — await you. There’s a Flash for everyone! Featuring contributions from Frank Tieri, Marc Andreyko, David Hazan, Sarah Cooke, Jadzia Axelrod, Keith Davidsen, Kelly Williams, Manuel Garcia, Michael Sta Maria, Igor Lima, Kelly Williams, Leo Chiola, Carola Borelli, and YOUNGWAVY!

(W/A/CA) Yoshiharu Tsuge A manga icon’s most perplexing, transgressive, and astounding work of horror and surrealism By the mid-1970s, Tsuge Yoshiharu was a man changed by circumstance—something his work from 1975 to 1981 boldly reveals. The confusion and mental illness simmering beneath the surface of his more surreal works come to a rolling boil, reaching an unsettling and horrific crescendo in a series of nightmarish delusions. He Rolled Me Up Like A Grilled Squid captures a mid-career author taking stock of his anxieties and suspicions while connecting the dots between his seemingly monotonous present and his complicated past. Translated by Ryan Holmberg.

(W) Charles Ardai (A) Ace Continuado (CA) Stanley Artgerm Lau Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone’s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself – for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead. When a relentless investigative reporter threatens to expose her criminal activities, mistress of misdirection Dahlia Racers needs to disappear – from the reporter, the police, and her own former clients who want to silence her...permanently!

(W) Charles Ardai (A) Ace Continuado (CA) Derrick Chew Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone’s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself – for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead. When a relentless investigative reporter threatens to expose her criminal activities, mistress of misdirection Dahlia Racers needs to disappear – from the reporter, the police, and her own former clients who want to silence her...permanently!

(W) Charles Ardai (A) Ace Continuado (CA) Lucio Parrillo Dahlia Racers, the ex-girlfriend of Gun Honey Joanna Tan, is a fiery redhead who, when someone’s gunning for you, will take the heat on herself – for a price. As a master of disguise and deception, she uses every trick to dupe those who want you captured or dead. When a relentless investigative reporter threatens to expose her criminal activities, mistress of misdirection Dahlia Racers needs to disappear – from the reporter, the police, and her own former clients who want to silence her...permanently!

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Bill Crabtree (CA) Cory Walker, Dave McCaig **INVINCIBLE MEETS SPIDER-MAN FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! **    This is the HISTORIC first ever printing of the groundbreaking INVINCIBLE, now a hit Prime show, to feature Mark Grayson’s unforgettable team-up with Marvel’s Spider-Man!    The first nine volumes of the hit series are collected in a stunning hardcover omnibus, along with the ICONIC Marvel Team- Up #14, from creative visionaries Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD), Cory Walker (SCIENCE DOG), and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST).      Collects INVINCIBLE #0-47 and Marvel Team-Up #14.

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Bill Crabtree (CA) Ryan Ottley, Dave McCaig **INVINCIBLE MEETS SPIDER-MAN FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! **    This is the HISTORIC first ever printing of the groundbreaking INVINCIBLE, now a hit Prime show, to feature Mark Grayson’s unforgettable team-up with Marvel’s Spider-Man!    The first nine volumes of the hit series are collected in a stunning hardcover omnibus, along with the ICONIC Marvel Team- Up #14, from creative visionaries Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD), Cory Walker (SCIENCE DOG), and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST).      Collects INVINCIBLE #0-47 and Marvel Team-Up #14.

(W/A/CA) Marcello Quintanilha In 1950s Brazil, somewhere by the beach, not far from Rio, Hélcio, a young and promising soccer player, and his friend Noël, spot someone fishing with dynamite. They decide to take a boat and steal some of the dead fish to make some money. The boat trip turns into a perilous journey as the two thieves embark on an adventure that will challenge their friendship. Inspired by the life of Marcello Quintanilha’s father, Hélcio Quintanilha, this graphic novel is both a suspenseful thriller and a breathtaking story about friendship. In The Lights of Niteroi, internationally acclaimed graphic novelist Marcello Quintanilha returns to the city where he was born and raised. He dives into the waters of Guanabara Bay and crafts a plot based on real events that took place in the 1950s. It’s an adventure full of suspense, involving fishermen, soccer, the Brazilian feminist and striptease artist Luz del Fuego, and the first naturist camp in Brazil. Translated by the author with Bruna Dantas Lobato.

(W/A/CA) Mike del Mundo Clover Press is proud to bring you our latest artbook — The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo! The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo features more than a decade of breathtaking work from one of Marvel Comic’s most visionary artists. Renowned for his vivid colors, creative storytelling, and concept-driven covers that reimagine the Marvel Universe in striking new ways, Del Mundo’s artistry shines on every page. From his breakout run on X-Men Legacy to his interiors on Elektra, Thor, Avengers, and countless other Marvel icons, this collection showcases the full scope of his work. Del Mundo has earned numerous prestigious awards and nominations as he continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry. His art is celebrated for its innovation, making him a respected and influential figure in the world of comic books. The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo collects the best of his work and includes never-before-seen illustrations, behind-the-scenes material, presented in a lavish 9 x 12 hardcover book with over 200 pages.

(W/A/CA) Mike del Mundo THE MARVEL ART OF MIKE DEL MUNDO, the EIGHTH in a series of stunning The Marvel Art of... books, prints, and more! The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo features more than a decade of breathtaking work from one of Marvel Comic’s most visionary artists. Renowned for his vivid colors, creative storytelling, and concept-driven covers that reimagine the Marvel Universe in striking new ways, Del Mundo’s artistry shines on every page. From his breakout run on X-Men Legacy to his interiors on Elektra, Thor, Avengers, and countless other Marvel icons, this collection showcases the full scope of his work. Del Mundo has earned numerous prestigious awards and nominations as he continues to leave an indelible mark on the industry. His art is celebrated for its innovation, making him a respected and influential figure in the world of comic books. The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo collects the best of his work and includes never-before-seen illustrations, behind-the-scenes material, presented in a lavish 9 x 12 hardcover book with over 200 pages. In addition to the regular edition of this book, The Marvel Art of Mike Del Mundo – Direct Market Edition boasts a striking variant cover exclusive only to Direct Market Shops. This edition will not be available in other stores!

(W) Actus (A/CA) Blacklapiz Good things come to those who wait. Damien Vale didn't, and now he's bound to an Eldritch creature from beyond the farthest reaches of the universe. It's unfathomable, utterly evil, and likes to be called Henry. To Damien, none of that matters. He wants to learn magic, and he'll be damned if he lets something as small as a world-ending monster set him back.

(W) Gail Simone (A) Federico Bertoni (CA) Danny Earls Witness the origins of Nemesis (Bae Doona), before she became the sword-wielding, cyborg assassin. This is an action-packed and badass story in the style of a revenge western, in which an innocent woman finds herself in the path of Imperium soldiers who slaughter her family. With nothing left to lose, the bereft Tatan becomes a powerful enemy to the Imperium, with a list of 16 names to cross off…

(W) Gail Simone (A) Federico Bertoni (CA) Kael Ngu Witness the origins of Nemesis (Bae Doona), before she became the sword-wielding, cyborg assassin. This is an action-packed and badass story in the style of a revenge western, in which an innocent woman finds herself in the path of Imperium soldiers who slaughter her family. With nothing left to lose, the bereft Tatan becomes a powerful enemy to the Imperium, with a list of 16 names to cross off…

(W) Ryan O'Sullivan (A/CA) Sid Kotian The debut graphic novel explores Gielinor, the setting for the seminal medieval fantasy MMORPGs RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, expanding on the fan-favorite God Wars Dungeon questline in a never-before-seen epic. Features an in-game code for RuneScape to receive an exclusive pet: skull protagonist, Maro! Filled with vibrant characters, daring adventure, and mysterious magicks, this debut graphic novel is one you won’t want to miss!. Collects issues 1-4 of the comic series, plus the Free Comic Book Day 2023 Special.

(W/A/CA) Peyo There's a storm a-brewing Brainy, Jokey and Handy Smurf head out of Smurf Village to ride their brand-new snow sled. But when a dangerous snowstorm strikes , will they discover a new friend or an old enemy in the shelter they seek refuge in? And can Papa Smurf convince his Smurfs to work together to save their village before it is too late? Plus- Johan and Peewit “The Black Arrow” Benny Breakiron “Like a Box of Chocolates” And more Smurfs!

(W/A/CA) Peyo There's a storm a-brewing Brainy, Jokey and Handy Smurf head out of Smurf Village to ride their brand-new snow sled. But when a dangerous snowstorm strikes , will they discover a new friend or an old enemy in the shelter they seek refuge in? And can Papa Smurf convince his Smurfs to work together to save their village before it is too late? Plus- Johan and Peewit “The Black Arrow” Benny Breakiron “Like a Box of Chocolates” And more Smurfs!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Mooney, Butch Guice All of the classic Marvel Comics ThunderCats stories from the 1980s have been painstakingly restored and remastered to showcase their amazing art and enduring storytelling — and the first 12 issues of this legendary title are collected in this archival trade paperback edition, with a fascinating foreword provided by actor LARRY KENNEY, the voice of the animated Lion-O!

(W) Monte Schulz (A) Monte Schulz (CA) Hieronymus Bosch Once there was a republic of boundless wonder and achievement whose bright horizon had gone dark, soiled by a populace it imagined as undisciplined, unhealthy, feebleminded, and whose very existence stained and subverted a great society. A solution appeared in the furious logic of Biological Dominion that named the ineffectual and weak, the criminally deformed and unwell, as the root cause of this decline. Now, imagine laws conceived in the high halls of government to rid this society of millions deemed infected by a curious disease supposedly responsible for that poverty of health and morality. Next, imagine those millions considered to be unfit and unworthy for daily life loaded onto freight trains and ushered away to perish in distant woods and fields. Imagine more thousands chased into the vast underground of labyrinthine caves and dark catacombs beneath vibrant city streets and lovely city parks to wither away and die. Undercity collects the voices of brave survivors, of those who’ve refused to submit to the indignities of eugenical persecution, the horror of gas chambers, and relentless warfare in rural provinces. Some of these stories demonstrate the moral disaster of eugenics, while others tell of courage and love and that indomitable magic of the human spirit that refuses to be silenced in the face of unspeakable crimes. Perhaps Undercity is a warning to us, as well, that what we might think is unimaginable needs only apathy and inattention to arise.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Enrique Torres UP FROM THE CATACOMBS! Dynamite continues to expand its archival library with all-new trade paperback editions showcasing Vampi’s early adventures from the pages of Vampirella Magazine! This fifth volume captures all of the macabre sexiness that the 1970s had to offer, including such eye-widening episodes as “The Undead of the Deep,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “The God of Blood,” and “The Man Whose Soul Was Spoiling!” Showcasing work from a treasure trove of talents like Doug Moench, Jeffrey Jones, Richard Corben, José Gonzalez, Esteban Moroto, Jerry Boudreau, Fernando Fernandez, Adolfo Abellan, and many others, The Vampirella Archives Volume Five trade paperback collects issues #29-35 from the magazine’s original run, topped off by an iconic cover by artist Enrique “Enrich” Torres.

(W) Mikumo Seto (A/CA) Kentaro Harada When a street-level cop inherits a villain’s power, the truth behind justice begins to unravel. Ayumu Mashiro, once resigned to life as an ordinary police officer, now wields the terrifying power of Zero - the most feared villain in history. A mysterious voice guides his every move as he uncovers the unsettling truth: the heroes aren’t who they seem. In the explosive continuation of Volume 1, Ayumu is hunted relentlessly by the world’s vaunted heroes.

(W) Aoi Akashiro (A) Sonsho Hangetsuban (CA) Sonsho Hangetusuban The battle between gods and mortals escalates as Yukito and Mitama face new divine conflicts. Following the events of Volume 4, where Mitama’s power continued to wane and Dakini’s cult spread, the stakes are now higher than ever. With Dakini’s influence continuing to grow, she becomes an ever greater threat to Mitama and her remaining followers. Leading a dangerous and rapidly expanding religion, Dakini’s ultimate goal is to overthrow Mitama and seize divine power for herself. Yukito and Mitama must confront this rising peril while navigating the increasingly blurred line between gods and humans.

(W) Nayuta Nago A cheerful delinquent seeks fighting advice from his reformed-troublemaker teacher in this unconventional coming-of-age BL love story! Haruka and Narumi-sensei's dynamic explores what it means to be a leader and a role model amidst the social and emotional turbulence of adolescence.Spring is here-and with it, a new beginning for an old legend.Third-year brawler Haruka Shirakawa finally claims the title of Top Fighter, only to learn his new Classic Lit teacher, Mr. Narumi, once held it too. Haruka's friends want him to challenge Narumi and surpass the legend, but Haruka just wants to understand him.After seeing a video of Narumi fighting in his prime, the fire in Narumi's eyes ignites something in Haruka too: the blazing desire to grow stronger-and to grow up. And since Narumi won't fight him, the least he can do is teach him to fight... and Mr. Narumi's lessons strike deeper than any blow.-Content Warnings: explicit sexual content, age gap, student-teacher relationship

(W) Ai Jiang From a rising-star author, winner of the both the Bram Stoker® and Nebula Awards, a richly inventive, brutal and beautiful science-fantasy novella. A story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion that will stay with you long after the final page. For readers of Nghi Vo’s The Empress of Salt and Fortune, Neon Yang’s The Black Tides of Heaven and Kritika H. Rao’s The Surviving Sky.Liu Lufeng is the eldest princess of the Feng royalty and, bound by duty and tradition, the next bride to the human king. With their bark faces, arms of braided branches and hair of needle threads, the Feng people live within nature, nurtured by the land. But they exist under the constant threat of human expansion, and the negotiation of bridewealth is the only way to stop—or at least delay—the destruction of their home. But come her wedding day, Lufeng plans to kill the king and finally put an end to the marriages.Trapped in the great human palace in the run-up to the union, Lufeng begins to uncover the truth about her people's origins and realizes they will never be safe from the humans. So she must learn to let go of duty and tradition, choose her allies carefully, and risk the unknown in order to free her family and shape her own fate.A powerfully imaginative, compelling story of a young woman seeking to save her family and her home, as well as a devastating meditation on the destruction of the natural world for the sake of an industrial future.

(W) Marukawa A shoujo fantasy that brings readers into the magical world of nail art. I'm going to become this world's first decorated nail artist! In a foreign land where nail polish acts as a magical conduit, Saara aspires to create pretty and powerful decorated nail art! Unfortunately for Saara, she lacks both the magical ability ad the know-how to paint anything other than useless party tricks. Even her best customer, Rocco - a beautiful wizard with a mean streak (and an even meaner apprentice) - can barely summon a spark from the cutesy nails Saara creates for him!Rather than be discouraged, Saara determines to improve her abilities and surpass even her benefactor, the grouchy goblin Master Reed! But as a woefully average, utterly unexceptional protagonist, Saara has a long way to go -and a lot of nails to paint - before she'll ever stand a chance at greatness.For now, she's just an average girl working as a below-average nail artist in a fantasy world!

(W) Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker, Jeph Loeb, Various (A/CA) Darwyn Cooke EXPERIENCE THE BRILLIANCE OF DARWYN COOKE'S BATMAN AND CATWOMAN ADVENTURES IN THE ABSOLUTE FORMAT, LIKE NEVER BEFORE! The masterworks of Darwyn Cooke printed in the biggest format ever! Escape into the brilliance of Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) in this massive, one-of-a-kind Absolute Edition celebrating his life, work, and legacy. Collects Batman: Ego, Batman/The Spirit #1, Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score, Catwoman #1-4, Solo #5, stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #23 and #33, Detective Comics #759-762, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Chris Bachalo Creating Catwoman #1, and his first published story from Talent Showcase #19. Featuring an extensive gallery of covers and original art, along with an introduction and essays by artist and longtime editor for Cooke Mark Chiarello, essays by friends and collaborators, and so much more!

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller, Klaus Janson GOTHAM CITY BELONGS TO THE BATMAN. Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight’s retirement. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man.

(W) Tobirano (A) Chikage Nakakura (CT) Mai Murasaki SERVING THE SERVANTShe may be betrothed to the rich and handsome Count Kyros, but that doesn’t mean an end to Marie’s woes. While she was born the daughter of a baron, life at the count’s mansion is a deluge of unexpected luxuries—lavish meals, fine dresses, and handmaids to tend to her every whim. Yet they each come with new challenges, and when she becomes the target of her noble handmaids’ gossip, Marie finds herself split between her former and current lives. Is freedom to live a happy life really too much to ask for?Based on the popular novel series that also inspired an anime!

(W) Kota Sannomiya; Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura The new prequel manga to the smash-hit soccer action series Blue Lock! How does a listless slacker who thinks everything's a huge pain turn into one of Japan's top scorers? Find out, as high schooler Reo Mikage sets out to fan the flames of ambition in future soccer prodigy Seishiro Nagi,in Blue Lock: Episode Nagi. Anime movie coming soon!LIVING ON A DREAMDespite their best efforts, Nagi and company were unable to stop Otoya and Karasu from breaking loose and tying up the score with a last-minute combo play. Even worse, Nagi finds his passion flagging without Isagi there to fire him up. That's when he proposes a radical new strategy to his teammates: forget what they have to do and focus on what they want to do. Can they combine their egoistic dreams into one final, winning push?

(W) Clay McLeod Chapman “Clay McLeod Chapman is one of my favorite horror storytellers working today.” — Jordan Peele A murderous artist is haunted by the spirits of those he has killed in this surreal and chilling supernatural revenge novella. From the acclaimed author of Ghost Eaters, and perfect for fans of Joe Hill and Delilah S. Dawson.At sixty-six years old, Winston Kemper has always been a nonentity. No one notices him. His simple existence barely registers for those who come into contact with him. Some call him feeble-minded. He is a janitor at the local church, a groundskeeper by default, and that’s it. No friends, no family. When he’s done with work, he returns home—a remote, single room apartment located above a garage—and that is where his true work begins.Winston Kemper is a collector of voices, and his magnum opus—The Butterfly Girls—is a sprawling epic of untapped imagination. It has no single canvas, no particular frame. It is everywhere—scribbled on the walls, the floor, and countless notebooks.Winston is creating a fantasia which exists in words, images and blood. As part of his 'art' he has been murdering forgotten women. Poor souls who slip through the cracks of society, who no one’s looking for. Mothers, sisters, daughters to someone, but no more.Winston takes their lives, their voices. But now he can hear them. They whisper to him. They talk of revenge. Winston Kemper might not believe in ghosts, but he is about to learn they are very real. And they are very, very angry. A surreal and dreamlike novella about the ghosts of our past and the dangerous, obsessive pursuit of art, from the true master of horror. (CJ Leede, Maeve Fly)