(W) Shiho Sato (A) Kiki Emoda Two high school girls begin a drama club as a way to share Sakura's storeis and in the process create a platform for helping each other shine!Shy, mousy Sakura Akutsu is content to keep her adventures confined to the pages of her notebook-until the brash, outgoing new transfer student Tsubame Hiiragi gets her hands on it, that is. The two secretly share the stories Sakura spins, but soon that secret proves too big to keep, and Tsubame whisks Sakura into a glittering world she could never have imagined!As Sakura learns to be confident in who she is and ignore what others think, Tsubame learns to go below the surface and dig deep for emotional truths that may have eluded her... Together they'll learn about art, love, truth, and most of all, the theater...!This creative and emotionally rich series uses every visual tool available to express the confusion and elation of adolescence.

(W) Touya (A) Mahito Aobe (CT) Chibi THE MORE THE MERRIER!Having helped fulfill Cyril's long-held wish to improve relations between Sutherland and the Náv Kingdom Black Dragon Knights, Fia's training period finally draws to a close and she is now a knight! Though eager to begin her official duties, she takes an extended leave of absence to visit her elder sister, Oria, at Blackpeak Mountain, as well as her former companion, the black dragon Zavilia. However, she encounters a familiar pair of siblings along the way. What surprises does this unexpected reunion hold?

(W) Katsuhiro Otomo The epic, timeless hit that inspired the legendary anime film and made the word manga part of the global vocabulary returns in a new hardcover edition. The AKIRA Hardcover Collection features the original right-to-left manga reading format and Katsuhiro Otomo's original, hand-drawn sound effects in a beautiful, large-sized collectible edition.Suffering the fate that beset its namesake three decades earlier, twenty-first-century Neo-Tokyo lies in ruin. Set off by the bullet of a would-be assassin, the godlike telekinetic fury of the superhuman child Akira has once again demolished in seconds that which took decades and untold billions to build. Now cut off from the rest of the world, the Great Tokyo Empire rises, with Akira its king, the psychic juggernaut Tetsuo its mad prime minister, and a growing army of fanatic acolytes ready to go to any length to please their masters. Forces on the outside still search for a way to stop Akira, and the answer may lie in the hands of the mysterious Lady Miyako, a powerful member of Akira's paranormal brotherhood. But the solution to harnessing Akira may ultimately be more dangerous than Akira himself.

(W) Paul Dini, Ty Templeton (A) Ty Templeton, Rick Burchett, Various (CA) Ty Templeton THE DYNAMIC DUO RETURNS TO TAKE ON GOTHAM'S WORST. Following the success of The Batman Adventures comics series, The Batman & Robin Adventures continued to chronicle the exploits of the animated versions of Batman, Robin, and Batgirl as they fought Gotham’s deadliest villains, such as the duplicitous Two-Face, the unpredictable Joker, the alluring Poison Ivy, and more. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Batman: The Animated Series or just discovering it, this softcover is the perfect companion comic to the Emmy Award-winning show. Collects The Batman & Robin Adventures #1-10 and features an exclusive cover by Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina.

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Various (CA) Tim Sale THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SAGA THAT STANDS AS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BATMAN STORY OF ITS ERA MAKES ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN! Art by Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Bill Sienkiewicz and More In 1996, you thought you knew the whole story of Batman: The Long Halloween. Now, acclaimed writer Jeph Loeb presents the much-anticipated final chapter: The Last Halloween, a captivating new mystery. Each issue pairs Loeb with one of the industry's foremost artists, creating a stunning homage to the artistry and legacy of Tim Sale. Featuring art by Eduardo Risso, Klaus Janson, Mark Chiarello, Cliff Chiang, Bill Sienkiewicz, Enrico Marini, Dave Johnson, Becky Cloonan, Chris Samnee, Matteo Scalera, and Dave Stewart. Gotham City will come to fear Halloween once more! In a city of liars, masked vigilantes, and criminals...can anyone be trusted? Includes BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN: THE LAST HALLOWEEN #1-10 and the final collaboration between Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, THE LAST HALLOWEEN #0.

(W) Saki Aida (A) Yamimaru Enjin From popular Boys' Love author Saki Aida comes a romance novel between a beautiful aristocrat and the gladiator he falls for!Lucianus is a noble who believes that love is nothing more than a waste of time and energy. That is, until the day he's saved by the handsome and powerful gladiator, Dominatus. Suddenly, wasting time doesn't seem like such a bad idea-with the right company. Unable to confess the overwhelming feelings he has for his savior, Lucianus pays for a night of pleasure with Dominatus, triggering a series of sexy trysts between them. Lucianus craves the other man yet fears that, if their relationship is discovered, the vast gulf between their social standings could cause trouble.But when Dominatus is pitted against a gladiator favored by the emperor, he leaps into battle without hesitation, knowing the fight could cost him his life. Will Dominatus emerge victorious, or will love be lost to the sands of the arena before Lucianus can bare his heart?

(W) Eran Aviram (A) Aviv Or Tying into the hit Crystal Heart RPG and Savage Worlds, the complete Ennie award-nominated webcomic Crystal Heart is collected for the first time in print!Join four friends as they dive into the world of TTRPGs with their high stakes adventure in the world of Crystal Heart!In a world where everyone's heart is made of stone, special agents of an organization called Syn replace their own hearts with mysterious crystals that grant them unique powers, and team up to unearth more of these valuable artifacts around the world. One such team is on course to unearth much more: secrets within their own ranks, as well as the mystery behind the crystals themselves.Follow Rotem, Guy, Lily, and Game Master Nadav in a TTRPG actual play, as they weave an intriguing story about friendship, fantasy, and world changing magic. Be there with the players as they learn the game, roll dice, discover the world, and shape the narrative in pursuit of the secrets of the crystals.Tying into the hit Crystal Heart RPG and Savage Worlds, the complete Ennie award-nominated webcomic is collected for the first time in print! Written by Eran Aviram (City of Mist, Legend in the Mist) and illustrated by Aviv Or (Critical Role: Tales of Exandria—Artagan) Crystal Heart offers a unique look into the world of tabletop roleplaying games.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Jurgens THE LANDMARK STORY THAT CHANGED COMICS FOREVER IS BIGGER THAN EVER! AND JAM-PACKED WITH GOODIES AND EXTRAS! Written by Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Butch Guice and More Experience The Death of Superman like never before, in its largest format to date! Featuring an extensive gallery of over 200 pages of never-before-seen artwork, brand-new essays, scripts, retrospectives, a trading card gallery, and more! This edition is housed within a resealable black polybag marked with the bleeding S, and features a funeral box with replicas of the memorabilia included with the Superman #75 Memorial Edition, a remastered reproduction of Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman, and new in-world artifacts from the event! Collects Superman: Man of Steel #18-19, Justice League America #69, Superman #74-75, Adventures of Superman #497, Action Comics #684, and pages from Superman: Man of Steel #17, Superman #73, Adventures of Superman #496, and Action Comics #683.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Jurgens THE LANDMARK STORY THAT CHANGED COMICS FOREVER IS BIGGER THAN EVER! AND JAM-PACKED WITH GOODIES AND EXTRAS! Written by Dan Jurgens, Roger Stern, Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway Art by Dan Jurgens, Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Butch Guice and More Experience The Death of Superman like never before, in its largest format to date! Featuring an extensive gallery of over 200 pages of never-before-seen artwork, brand-new essays, scripts, retrospectives, a trading card gallery, and more! This edition is housed within a resealable black polybag marked with the bleeding S, and features a funeral box with replicas of the memorabilia included with the Superman #75 Memorial Edition, a remastered reproduction of Newstime: The Life and Death of Superman, and new in-world artifacts from the event! For the Direct Market edition, the standard edition is held within Superman's tombstone--a recreation of the famous cover, with an openable hatch to bury the book. Exclusive to 1993 copies, this one-time-only set comes with a signed copy of Dan Jurgens' original design for Doomsday. Collects Superman: Man of Steel #18-19, Justice League America #69, Superman #74-75, Adventures of Superman #497, Action Comics #684, and pages from Superman: Man of Steel #17, Superman #73, Adventures of Superman #496, and Action Comics #683.

(W) Fei Tian Ye Xiang (A) Qian Er Bai (CT) LV FEI The full-color manhua (comic) adaptation of the hit danmei/Boys' Love novel--and in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu! A historical fantasy set in an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, and two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life.It has been three hundred years since magic disappeared from the Divine Land. Chen Xing is the last Great Exorcist-a young man with a tenuous grip on magic whose life is destined to end on his twentieth birthday. As whispers about the return of the demonic entity known as Mara echo across the land, Chen Xing is burdened with a daunting task: to seek out his fated counterpart, the Protector Martial God, and together, to save the world.Enter Xiang Shu, a condemned man with a haunted past. Accused of unspeakable atrocities, Xiang Shu is an enigma-handsome, skilled, and facing execution for crimes he claims he didn't commit. As their destinies intertwine, Chen Xing and Xiang Shu embark together on a journey where the salvation of everything they know hangs in the balance.

(W) Sou Akaike (A) Maro Aoiro (CT) Kururi A FORMER CHILD PRODIGY'S USELESS MAGIC BRINGS HIM CLOSER TO HIS EASYGOING GOALS!After giving the neighboring villagers haven from their tyrannical lord and undertaking the construction of new dungeon facilities, Van is finally starting to see the signs of the easygoing life he yearns for! Even better, thanks to his victory over the forest dragon, he now holds the title of baron, a position that allows him to reform his territory without interruption from his family. As Van continues to expand and improve his land, his accomplishments also spur Arte, who has spent her whole life looking down on her own magic, into action. What new adventures await Van and his ever-growing list of allies?!

(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) Sina Grace (A) Siobhan Chiffon 20 For 20! Celebrate 20 years of BOOM! Studios with the full supernatural coming-of-age classic, collected in its entirety for the very first time.Daphne Walters' Los Angeles story seems pretty common—she followed her high school boyfriend to college only to be immediately and unceremoniously dumped a thousand miles away from home. Her roommate doesn't want her around either, but fortunately one heart-broken night brings her to Rycroft Manor, an apartment complex with more roommates and drama than she had ever bargained for—and they're all ghosts!While helping out the long-lingering and new residents of Rycroft, Daphne has to deal with everything from angry spirits, the mystery ghost behind the basement door, and her college roommate Michelle trying to exorcise her new friends out of their own home! All while dealing with a complicated love life, a more complicated best friend-ship, and learning her place in LA!GLADD Award-nominated Sina Grace (Iceman, Superman: The Harvests of Youth) and illustrator Siobhan Keenan (Jem and the Holograms, KFC Presents I Love You Colonel Sanders) present a thrilling and fun tale about friendship, romance, and living your best (after) life that you won’t want to leave on read. Collects Ghosted in LA #1-12.

(W) Kouyu Shiki See what happens when evolution pits humans against one another and changes them into something monstrous in this action-packed, horror-filled manga!In a world where electricity equals power, Enlil is an outcast-born without the gift. But his dream of joining the elite Electrical Police Department keeps him going. When he's finally given a chance, he uncovers a horrifying truth: the powerless aren't just ignored-they're erased. Betrayed by the hero he once admired, Enlil is struck down. But death doesn't end his story. Awakened with dark, unnatural power, Enlil returns-not as a hero, but as a nightmare.

(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (A) Marina Privalova (CA) Ruthie (kkcoocool) (CT) Moo HAUNTED BY SINFollowing the trail of a dismembered corpse, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji arrive at the gates of Yi City: an abandoned town shrouded in mist and restless spirits. A fiendish foe awaits them in the shadows, heralding a tale of heartbreak and tragedy. When the mysterious corpse's identity is finally revealed, the hunt for its killer plunges Wei Wuxian back into the depths of the cultivation world's politics, where he must keep his enemies close and Lan Wangji even closer.

(W) Maki Murakami Featuring both volumes of the sequel series Gravitation EX. - including Volume 2, never before released in English print! The iconic Boys' Love/BL manga series that inspired the anime. Seven Seas presents this romantic comedy of a rockstar and his novelist boyfriend in large-trim omnibus editions featuring an all-new translation!Shindo Shuichi and Yuki Eiri are back and headed to New York City to help heal Yuki's heart by visiting the grave of Yuki's first love. However, they discover more than just the past while there, and it changes their futures forever! Not only that, but the famous Ryuichi is now in love with Shuichi?!

(W) Ao Jyumonji (A) Eiri Shirai A GLIMMER OF HOPEThe sekaishu are everywhere, and people are dying left and right. For some, like Kuzaku and Setora, death is not even the end. With the No-Life King using Merry as a vessel, Haruhiro blames himself for the twisted state of the world-but there's light in the darkness. A much-needed reunion awaits him, and a new life is about to be born. Not only that, but an old legend about the sekaishu's origins may hold the key to saving Grimgar. Haruhiro and his friends must stand together and put an end to this threat once and for all!

(W) Neal Hallford Join in on an informative, exciting, and whimsical oversized full-color hardcover volume chronicling thirty years of the beloved fantasy strategy franchise, Heroes of Might and Magic!When New World Computing released the original Heroes of Might and Magic in 1995, players were elated to take control of bold heroes who led vast armies composed of creatures from modest peasants to fearsome Black Dragons. In the decades that followed, the games have only become more ambitious, featuring thrilling narratives, unforgettable art, and iconic gameplay. Now, readers can learn the secrets behind the development of each main game in the definitive turn-based strategy series through never-before seen art, documentation, and interviews with key members of the creative teams.The Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective takes fans of fantasy, turn-based strategy, and nostalgic gaming on an expansive expedition down the heroes' path and beyond. Explore the storied history of one of gaming's most fondly remembered series!

(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) Tom King (A) Various (CA) Greg Smallwood WHO KILLED CHRISTOPHER CHANCE? Art by Greg Smallwood, Rafael Albuquerque, Kevin Maguire and Mikel Janin Christopher Chance makes a living putting his life in the crosshairs to protect his clients. But this time, his luck may have finally run out. In his latest assignment posing as Lex Luthor, someone has successfully poisoned Luthor, and there is no antidote. With only 12 days to live, Chance decides he will not go quietly into the night. He's going to find out who wants Luthor dead so badly by following every lead and questioning every suspect, whether they're an arrogant space cop or an elemental femme fatale. Told in the style of a noir whodunit, The Human Target showcases why writer Tom King and artist Greg Smallwood are two of comics' most in-demand talents. This deluxe edition features a new cover by Smallwood, an introduction by King, and a making of section that reveals how this comics masterpiece was brought to life. Collects THE HUMAN TARGET #1-12 and TALES OF THE HUMAN TARGET #1.

(W) Umetane (A) Abi (CT) Fufukuro; Tsukineko A RACE AGAINST SLIME!The kingdom of the elves has been consumed by the Black Ooze, Queen Leticia has been captured, and an army of evil slimes oozes its way into Gewalt, land of the beastmen. Within Gewalt rests the mighty Hero's Sword that once banished the Demon King. Could it be the key to defeating the Black Ooze? Or will it be devoured by the coming monster horde?

(W) Paul Allor; Peach Momoko (A) Luca Claretti; Ig Guara (CA) Tokitokoro High-octane comic-book adventures spinning out of the hit video-game sensation!Explore the timestream-entangled world of MARVEL RIVALS with your favorite heroes and villains, including icons like Spider-Man and Venom – andnew sensations like Squirrel Girl, Peni Parker, Luna Snow and Jeff the Land Shark! In Tokyo 2099, the time rift has disrupted the Web of Life and Destiny,leaving the world's heroes to battle it out over the best way to fix it! When Krakoa throws a Hellfire Gala, the champions of the Multiverse assemble intheir finery to wine and dine the night away – but who invited Ultron?! Head back in time to ancient Japan and feast your eyes on reimagined legends,featuring costumes designed by superstar Peach Momoko! And Knull, the horrifying King in Black, exerts his symbiotic supremacy!COLLECTING MARVEL RIVALS #1, MARVEL RIVALS: HELLFIRE GALA #1, MARVEL RIVALS: IGNITE #1 and material from MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL: FRIENDS, FOES & RIVALS #1.

(W) Coolkyousinnjya LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELDThe “Arena of Trials,” a tournament held by the god Loki, begins in the other world. As dragons test their strength against each other, Loki amuses himself by forcing the human Miss Kobayashi to compete, and pitting Tohru against Fafnir just to see what happens. But when some of his toys refuse to play along, Loki grows increasingly annoyed... As dragons who despise humans battle it out, Tohru's feelings for Miss Kobayashi will overflow into the arena!

(W) Feng Yu Nie A mission gone wrong and a villain in need of serious therapy await in this heart-rending danmei (Boys' Love) drama-finally available in English!Medical student Song Qingshi has just awakened inside a historical fantasy novel and bestowed a mission: save the protagonist from a life of slavery.There's just one not-so-minor problem: Song Qingshi doesn't read historical fantasy and has no idea who is who! So, instead of correctly identifying and saving the protagonist, he's actually just rescued the brilliant and beautiful minor antagonist, Yue Wuhuan.Yet not all is lost. Rather than being put off by Yue Wuhan's suspicious interest in poisons and villainy, Song Qingshi makes it his mission to treat the underlying trauma to reform his “heroic” ward. United by their love of medicine and a budding mutual attraction, the two must face a hostile and fantastic world in a fight to give Yue Wuhuan the happy ending he deserves.

(W) Feng Yu Nie A mission gone wrong and a villain in need of serious therapy await in this heart-rending danmei (Boys' Love) drama-finally available in English!Medical student Song Qingshi has just awakened inside a historical fantasy novel and bestowed a mission: save the protagonist from a life of slavery.There's just one not-so-minor problem: Song Qingshi doesn't read historical fantasy and has no idea who is who! So, instead of correctly identifying and saving the protagonist, he's actually just rescued the brilliant and beautiful minor antagonist, Yue Wuhuan.Yet not all is lost. Rather than being put off by Yue Wuhan's suspicious interest in poisons and villainy, Song Qingshi makes it his mission to treat the underlying trauma to reform his “heroic” ward. United by their love of medicine and a budding mutual attraction, the two must face a hostile and fantastic world in a fight to give Yue Wuhuan the happy ending he deserves.This limited Special Edition contains the Standard Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book!

(W) Matsuri Akai (A) Tazai (CT) Tazai SWORD IN HANDDemons run amok in the beastfolk port town of Ur. Amelia scrambles to evacuate the residents, but the demon Aurum abducts her. Meanwhile, Akira has spent nearly all of his shadow magic defending the city. In order to save Amelia, he must rely on his sword, Yato-no-Kami, newly restored by the talented blacksmith Crow. With Night at his side, he sets out for the deepest level of the labyrinth. On their way, they encounter the first princess of Uruk, the largest beastfolk country. She too seeks Amelia, so they join forces, but will it be enough to take down such a fearsome foe?

(W) Maki Marukido The highly-anticipated, genre-defining omegaverse manga, in English at last! From beloved BL author Maki Marukido (Pornographer) comes a story steeped in secrets, lies, and family drama. Saimon, an omega, is shunned by his husband's family for being unable to bear children. But when his father-in-law tasks him with a special favor, it pushes Saimon to spin a tangled web of deception--all to keep his place in the family.In a world where people have one of three sexes--alpha, beta, or omega--in addition to being male or female, alphas have pushed their way to the top. Omegas are oppressed, their status determined by whether or not they successfully bear alpha children. An omega named Saimon marries into the prolific Hanabusa family, a major conglomerate, but is unable to produce an heir for his alpha husband Seijuro, and is shunned as a “Megaera,” a creature that brings ill fortune. One day, Saimon is summoned by the family patriarch Zenjiro and ordered to locate the man's illegitimate son. Saimon finds the boy, Mamiya, who has been making a life for himself on the streets while hiding the fact that he's an omega. Desperate to regain his position as Seijuro's top spouse, Saimon proposes an audacious plan: pass Mamiya off as an alpha heir and try to gain the headship of the Hanabusa family.This acclaimed and highly-anticipated manga is both a top-flight omegaverse thriller and an interrogation and deconstruction of the genre, accounting for the social and political consequences of the setting--and even provoking the reader to consider what they have to say about our own world.

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen EISNER WINNERS JEFF LEMIRE AND DUSTIN NGUYEN DIG DEEP INTO BATMAN AND ROBIN'S HISTORY! Batman has a new Robin. Jason Todd is a rash, impulsive, and reckless kid with a troubled past who the Dark Knight was certain he could mold into Gotham's next protector. But can he save Jason from the darkness within himself? When a strange new villain, shrouded in white cloth and mystery, sets his sights on Robin, Batman realizes that even he may not have what it takes to train the anger and torment out of his new young ward. The Eisner-winning team of Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen (Descender) delved into the history of Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson in 2022. Now, they've reunited to tell the story of Batman's most tortured and complex Robin. Collects ROBIN & BATMAN: JASON TODD #1-3.

(W) Nakasane Nowaki DRESSED TO KILL?!Hana, a human woman who works as a royal tailor, has been entrusted with finding out who is trying to kill the king and whether one of his many wives are behind the assassination attempts. Hana would rather just focus on making clothes, but her open and kind attitude naturally allows her to get closer to the people on the suspect list.One by one Hana has befriended the king's wives and cleared them of suspicion. But then just who has been trying to kill the king? All will be revealed as the workplace fantasy reaches its emotional finale!!

(W) Peach-Pit “IT WAS FATHER WHO LED EVERYTHING TO THIS POINT!”Jun was a teenage recluse, content to seal himself away in his room, but fate had other plans for him! When he orders an actually magical doll named Shinku, he gets swept up in a supernatural adventure beyond his wildest dreams!Shinku, captured by Kirakishou, flees to a temporary body in an alternate world where Jun chose not to awaken Shinku. In this world, she lives with a university student version of Jun. Faced with a harsh reality, Jun begins to create his own doll, only for an unexpected visitor to arrive!The fourth volume of the collector's edition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the timeless masterpiece Rozen Maiden!

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo SEVEN SECRETS WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.For centuries, the Order has trusted in Keepers and Holders to guard the Secrets in seven briefcases against all harm but when their stronghold is attacked and the secrets put in peril, the entire Order must face their greatest fear—an enemy who knows too much and is willing to kill to get what he wants. Now, the Order's newest member, Caspar, must discover the truth of the Secrets before the enemy does, or risk losing everything.New York Times bestselling author Tom Taylor (DCeased) and fan favorite artist Daniele Di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) present a sweeping saga about seven powerful secrets—words, wonders, weapons, and worse—with the power to change the world.The entire journey is available now as a deluxe hardcover edition, bringing every issue of the critically acclaimed, action-packed series together for the very first time.Collects Seven Secrets #1-18.

(W) Yuki Kamba A charming new adventure manga for readers young and old! The very little Sheeta lives in a town inside a hollowed-out log. His neighbors are friendly, supportive, and above all, careful. But soon, Sheeta's longing to explore is going to bring him face to face with dangers he never imagined… Taking inspiration from The Borrowers, Studio Ghibli, and children's classics like Treasure Island, Sheeta's Little Big World is a beautifully-illustrated, three-volume story perfect to read alone or with your own little companion.Little Sheeta's left home to find his friend and encountered a stranger with his own priorities…but all of that will have to wait, because, when you're just a few inches high, an acorn is a feast, and an anthill is an adventure! Sheeta and Izuna have happened upon a little girl named Kugel, who lives in a marvelous village built of hardened earth in a tree hollow! The townsfolk process the tree sap into the most amazing syrup Sheeta's ever tasted…but the same syrup has attracted ants, who have broken through the walls and are forcing Kugel and her people out. Kugel's mother, the village chief, wants to send her daughter away, but Kugel's not about to pass up a chance to fight for her home!

(W) Inuhiko Doronoda One's an apathetic loner, one has his head in the stars...and they have no idea how much they need each other. The coming-of-age buddy comedy manga that became a surprise hit in Japan. Named top shonen series of the year in the Kono Manga Ga Sugoi Japanese industry poll!Uno and Kobayashi have joined the Astronomy Club, and Kobayashi begins to discover the joys of stargazing for the first time. But if Kobayashi wants to keep attending, he'll need to conquer his disgust for studying and pass his final exams for once. Will the support of Uno and his coworkers be enough to keep Kobayashi from spending summer break in school? And can Uno learn to have fun without wearing himself out?

(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Paolo Villanelli; Von Randal (CA) Mark Brooks Ghost-Spider's adventures in the main Marvel Universe continue!Gwen Stacy has something King Loki wants, and she'll do everything in her power to keep it from him. The god of lies and deception knows his strength lies in words over brute force, so he intends to convince Gwen to give up the artifact willingly. But as the secret behind Gwen's strange new power and why she left her home dimension behind is revealed, what does all that have to do with Loki taking her on a journey across the stars? And what are Loki's true intentions for her? As Ghost-Spider's adventures in space lead her to try to bring the power of the Cosmic Cube to heel, its immense psychic power is seemingly too much for her mind to handle alone. She'll need the help of the most powerful telepath in the cosmos. Spider-Gwen meet Phoenix!COLLECTING: Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider (2024) 11-15

(W) Kieron Gillen; Jason Aaron (A) Salvador Larroca; Mike Deodato Jr. (CA) Mark Brooks The thrilling conclusion of Marvel's intial Darth Vader run, collected along with the first blockbuster crossover event in modern Star Wars comics!When Darth Vader accidentally finds himself facing off against the rebel fleet on his own, he is sent crashing onto a nearby planet. Will the rebels seize this opportunity to put an end to one of their greatest enemies? Or will they be made to feel the full power of the dark side? Then the natives of Shu-Torun are in revolt, and there's no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? As rivals vie for Vader's seat at the Emperor's side, Inspector Thanoth closes in on the truth, the killer droids Triple Zero and Beetee embark on a crucial mission and Doctor Aphra makes her move. All the players are in place, but it's time for the games to end. The galaxy is about to feel the power of Darth Vader!COLLECTING: Darth Vader (2015) 13-25, Star Wars: Vader Down (2015) 1, Star Wars (2015) 13-14

(W) Yoshiko Watanuki One man's life is forever altered when a late-night convenience store run leads him into the Yokai market. A supernatural manga series filled with ghosts, ghouls, demons, and more!A man plagued by demons, Katagiri Jinpachi, and the curious yokai enthusiast known as Ghost Sensei, Harada Oriza. Bound by their connection to 'the other side,' their chronicle of eerie mysteries-both strange and chilling-begins here!

(W) Kore Yamazaki; Makoto Sanda (A) Isuo Tsukumo A beautiful new spin-off for the bestselling franchise The Ancient Magus' Bride!An orphaned boy named Ao is taken under the wing of the mage Giselle to explore the artistry of magic in Paris. For readers interested in a gender-swapped take on the original premise of The Ancient Magus' Bride, this beautifully illustrated manga is full of all-new wonder.

(W) Kei Hozumi (A) Bcoca HELLUVA GAL!Yoake has been called upon to accompany Tsukiko on a journey to the dark elf village in Kyoto. There, they meet Ei, a well-tanned gyaru who is full of spunk! ...and curiosity about Yoake. While Tsukiko focuses on learning how to control her mana, Ei pressures Yoake into pulling a prank on her... Who will the queen bee be?!

(W) John Allison (A) Max Sarin A new cozy mystery graphic novel from Giant Days' John Allison and Max Sarin, following up to their hit baking murder mystery The Great British Bump-Off.When wildcat arson hits her new employer right where she lives, Shauna Wickle is drawn into the brutal and vindictive world of quilting, as sisterhood and community needlecraft deteriorate into internecine strife. With the promise of an end to all her financial worries, Shauna must cross enemy lines and infiltrate a cadre of “monsters in human skin”. But they seem…so nice?Collects The Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #1–#4.

(W) Mine (A) peroshi JOURNEY TO THE NORTHThinking it high time they meet the enigmatic chief of Loren's defunct mercenary company, Lapis proposes the party head to the northern reaches of the continent. While Loren is unenthused by the idea, the decision is quickly taken out of his hands when an urgent request hits the guild, sending them on a quest to the chief's last known location-the Justinian Empire!