(W) Peter Milligan (A/CA) Piotr Kowalski When Aubrey Street arrives in 1891, looking for a feminist masterpiece that won’t be published for almost 100 years, she worries that 1981 might be rejecting her. Aubrey is a Liquidator. Her job is to fix glitches in time. She just wishes she could fix the glitches in her life. In another part of Gilded Age New York, John Hawksmore plans to kill a servant girl whose life has been turned upside down by the book she found in her employer’s library. Somehow, all their lives are connected. They just don’t know it yet…

(W/A/CA) Gil Kane The Lost Marvels series again delves into the misty margins of Marvel’s past to shine a light on extraordinary work that has never or rarely been collected for modern readers. This is the first volume of a compendium of some of the legendary Gil Kane’s finest storytelling. Freed from the conventions of super-hero battles, Kane’s art is a revelation here, capturing in flamboyant, imaginative detail the classic settings and characters of Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book tales (made even more vibrant by the great P. Craig Russell’s inking); the origin of Ka-Zar from Astonishing Tales; and episodes of Gullivar Jones, Warrior of Mars, an adaptation by Kane and Roy Thomas of the seminal 1905 SF/Fantasy novel. Plus, a genre-hopping gallery of 100 exciting covers by the artist who almost single-handedly defined the look of 1970s-era Marvel.

(W/A/CA) Sungmin Choi A romantic thriller exploring the dark corners of human desire and isolation with quiet eeriness--for fans of Moto Hagio and Nick Drnaso. Choi Sungmin’s Narrow Rooms follows a young woman who leaves her rural hometown to study in Seoul and seek self-improvement. But once there, she quickly becomes the target of unwanted attention from her teacher, and the whispers of other students only deepen her alienation. Living in a cramped, poorly soundproofed room, the suffocating atmosphere begins to further distort her boundaries and perceptions. Longing for escape, she fixates on a handsome new neighbor, her fascination spiraling into obsession: She secretly rummages through his mailbox, collects his discarded cigarette butts and teabags, and hoards his trash. But when she discovers something unsavory about the object of her desire, will she be forced to confront the morals of her own behavior? Translated from the Korean by Janet Hong.

(W/A/CA) Myfanwy Tristram A graphic novel exploring the right to protest, told by people who raised their voices and demanded to be heard“It’s about what ordinary people do, because what we do . . . is quite extraordinary.”Protest matters, and never more so than today—and yet our rights around dissent have been eroded in law. Noisy Valley is a beautifully illustrated work of graphic nonfiction exploring the importance of protest and what it can achieve, through the voices of one vibrant community. In every neighborhood, there are the activists, the ones who raise their voices. Myfanwy Tristram visited the Rhondda Valley in South Wales, inviting local people to recount their memories of the times they’d refused to take things lying down. The Noisy Valley is the result: a graphic retelling of protests both past and present. The area is best known for the miners’ strikes of the ’80s, (and their support from the LGBT movement as documented in the film Pride) but the spirit of dissent runs deeply whenever there is injustice. These stories tell how communities and individuals pushed back on a landfill site that poisoned local streams, a waste-processing plant that destroyed an area of natural beauty, sexism in the workplace and the closure of the local hospital. We dip into the historic Aldermaston marches and the Greenham women’s peace camp, too. The Noisy Valley is a testament to protestors who—whatever the changes in the law—have believed in their power to get things changed.

(W/A/CA) Arizona O'Neill A heartwrenching memoir of a daughter losing her father and a scathing indictment of the medical industry Arizona grieves at the hospital bed of her father, a man she hardly knew, brain dead after a fentanyl overdose. Doctors encourage her to act quickly to recast him as a hero. Distraught, Arizona makes a decision that will haunt her for the rest of her life. As she struggles to come to terms with her father’s death and her role as next of kin in making his life’s last decision, she uncovers inconvenient truths about the organ donation industry’s own codependence on the opioid crisis. Her parents were bohemian wild kids of 90s Montreal. He was a talented skateboarder, charming guitarist, and visual artist. She was an aspiring writer and outcast. They lived with other teenagers in the Plateau in a messy apartment filled with drugs, alcohol, and black-market animals. The city’s macabre history—McGill Medical School, the Mount Royal Cemetery, ancient cadavers at the Maude Abbott Medical Museum—takes center stage as Arizona sorts out fact from fiction. Opioids and Organs is a damning critique of an industry that takes advantage of society’s outcasts. A muted yet striking pastel palette and a dolllike fantastical elegance belie both the gruesomeness of the book’s topic and the rage of its author.

Grid and his newly formed Overgeared guild have quelled the rampaging golems that threatened to destroy the Eternal Kingdom. But after the thrill of victory and celebrations subside, Grid finds that the magic golems were a message from the Archmage Braham — that Grid should quickly finish his impossible quest of receiving the blessing of Yatan or suffer the Archmage’s wrath...but who has time to worry about that! Grid begins a new chapter in his journey, not only as the leader of his own guild but also his own city!

(W) Ray Fawkes (A) Russell Olson (CA) Freddie Williams II 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) Jay Stephens (A) Fran Strukan (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner While serving out a life-debt, Red Sonja uncovers a sinister prophecy of cosmic foulness from beyond the stars. To stop the imminent destruction of the world, the She-Devil with a Sword must trek from the deserts south of Hyrkania all the way to the northern shores of the Vilayet Sea to face down the insidious invaders from Mars — not to mention the serpent-men, metamorlocks, and ancient, angry monster-gods that she meets along the way! Rising horror comics master JAY STEPHENS (Dwellings, Tales from the Abyss) and Red Sonja/Mars Attacks artist FRAN STRUKAN stir the cross-genre flavors of retro sci-fi adventure and dark comedy into the cauldron of ancient Hyborian terrors — and the results will have readers crying “ACK ACK!” for more! Issues #1 - 4.

Having completed his basic education, the now fifteen-year-old Vikir van Baskerville is both surprised and not to be put on the training track specifically for legitimate scions of the family. Tasked with whipping the City of Underdog into shape, Vikir knows exactly where to start—infiltrating and dismantling the dark underbelly in the name of Baskerville!

(W/A/CA) Paru Itagaki Santa Claus is now in the crosshairs of his enemies, as Sanda leaves a trail of destruction and confusion in his wake with intense battles. In Sanda Volume 3, the mystery around Ono Ichie’s disappearance deepens - and Sanda’s dual identity grows ever more unstable. As shrouded forces tighten their grip, Sanda finds himself increasingly unable to control when he transforms into his Santa Claus form - threatening not only his mission, but the fragile hope he carries. With Shiori by his side, he must confront sinister societal forces in a 2080 Japan where Christmas is myth and children are under strict governmental control. Secrets from Sanda’s heritage begin to surface, revealing ancient obligations that could reshape everything he thought he knew. Friendships are tested, loyalties strained, and the very essence of the lost “magic of Christmas” flickers on the edge of extinction. As conspiracy and danger swirl, the pair’s emotional bond is tested like never before.

(W/A/CA) Ryo Furube In the monster-infested realm of the Black Parade, the Scavengers’ hunt for treasure and freedom escalates – will they survive its horrors or be lost to the dark? The peril escalates in the second volume of Scavengers: Another Sky as the team delves further into the enigmatic Black Parade. New, more formidable entities challenge their mission, and the line between ally and enemy blurs. As the Scavengers confront these threats, they uncover unsettling truths about the Black Parade's origins and its connection to their own pasts. With their million-dollar freedom hanging in the balance, the team's unity and resolve are tested like never before.

Jieum finds herself experiencing visions of a past life whenever she has physical contact with Doyun—and is horrified to learn that he might have been her lover in her first life! Resolving any lingering feelings from nineteen lives ago might finally free her from her unwanted memories for good—but is it worth potentially damaging her previous relationship with Seoha?

(W) Pat Mills (A) David Lloyd, Nik Williams, Mike Collins, Glenn Fabry (CA) Glenn Fabry The Definitive line continues with the highly regarded fantasy saga Sláine. This reimagining of Celtic mythology mixed with sword-and-sorcery tropes stood out in the predominantly science fiction anthology 2000 AD, and it proved to be a testing ground for many acclaimed artists. In this third volume, the Celtic hero continues his arduous journey across Tir-Nan-Og, accompanied by his sidekick Ukko, and faces a slew of mighty warriors, vengeful gods, and legendary beasts in his quest to return to his tribe and claim his rightful place as king. This seminal epic by Pat Mills features the artwork of David Lloyd (V for Vendetta), Glenn Fabry (Hellblazer, Preacher), and Mike Collins (American Gothic).

(W/A/CA) Ruben Bolling Back to the beginning, where it all started. Volume 2 of Tom the Dancing Bug collects the comic strips from 1995 to 1999! Tom the Dancing Bug is the wildly popular, groundbreaking comic strip that has won multiple awards, including the Herblock Prize, the Berryman Award, and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, as well as being a two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist. The fact that Tom the bug can keep dancing in this day and age is a testament to Ruben Bolling's skills as a cartoonist! —Seth Meyers

(W) Haruka Mitsui An irresistible shojo manga offering an all-you-can-eat-buffet of high school drama, adolescent crushes, and childhood nostalgia. Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Can't Communicate and Skip and Loafer.Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing...!Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends. A brand-new school love story from the author of I Fell in Love After School!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) David Finch, Danny Miki Written by Chip Zdarsky, Marguerite Bennett, Matthew Rosenberg and More Art by Eddy Barrows, Ryan Benjamin, Nikola Cizmesija and More Batman may be the biggest name in Gotham, but there are other heroes and villains prowling the streets...from Tim Drake and Zatanna, to Harley Quinn and Professor Pyg...and they have stories to tell! All of these stories and more are in Batman: Urban Legends Omnibus Vol. 1, collecting stories from BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS #1-12.

(W) Christos Gage (A) Marcus To (CA) Leinil Yu Fan-favorite versions of heroes from across the Multiverse come together on a new Battleworld! Slay your enemies, prove your worth and all you desire shall be yours in the world to come! With these words, heroes from different eras and worlds - from the present-day Hank Pym to teenage Peter Parker to King Thor to…Star Brand from the New Universe?! - are greeted on a patchwork world where they must fight not just for their own lives, but also for the survival of their timelines! What powerful being has gathered them? What is their goal? And can any of them trust Maestro? Find out when Christos Gage and Marcus To bring you to a BATTLEWORLD like you've never seen before!COLLECTING: Battleworld (2025) #1-5

(W) Softcoral A story of one man's attempt to survive under the sea in the wake of madness and chaos. The hit Korean novel finally available in English print!Humanity's hunger for resources has sent us where we were never meant to go-down into the crushing dark. The North Pacific International Undersea Station is a submerged labyrinth of labs, mining decks, and narrow living quarters where the sun never reaches.Muhyeon, a dentist by trade, joins the station expecting routine work, but the eerie silence and the crew's increasingly unstable behavior quickly prove him wrong. From quirky to unsettling, every encounter makes one truth impossible to ignore: the danger isn't outside the station-it's already here.

(W) Musawo Ever since seventeen-year-old Hodaka started dating his new girlfriend, his life has turned upside down. His girlfriend Chihaya-cute, sweet, and lovely as could be-has a family curse that turns him into a girl if they kiss! Despite their strange situation, Hodaka's feelings don't waver, and their relationship only continues to grow. But when Chihaya's cousin Mashiro kisses another guy, he too finds himself transformed! Just how are they going to stop Mashiro before she reveals their family secret to the whole world?!

(W) Ai Shimizu BEING WITH EVERYONE IS THE BEST.It's autumn and Souichiro has been living with the giant talking nekomata, Nii, who came to him after the passing of his wife, for four years now. With a new nekomata friend, the awkward Dad and Nii continue their leisurely and delicious lives in the countryside. While the bountiful changing seasons pass, what should they do tomorrow? As long as they meet new challenges together, Nii says, everything will be okay!

(W) Marc Guggenheim; Anthony Oliveira (A) Stefano Raffaele; Michael Sta. Maria (CA) Lee Bermejo Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking BRING ON THE BAD GUYS collection!The balance of power in the Marvel Universe is about to be changed as seven iconic bad guys steal the spotlight - and one deadly new player emerges! An ancient artifact known as the Soul Forge has the power to collect all the souls on Earth, and Doctor Doom must stop it at all costs! Meanwhile, an all-new piece of Norman Osborn's villainous history as the Green Goblin stands revealed! The Abomination is never one to turn down a good deal - even with the devil himself! Loki is tasked with claiming a soul - from an agent of Khonshu! Plus: A tale of the Red Skull's ruthless past from the dark days of World War II. And the Dread Dormammu is drawn into a battle across generations! But will Mephisto prove himself the biggest bad of all? And just who is the mysterious Sister Sorrow?COLLECTING: Bring on the Bad Guys: Doom (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Abomination (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Loki (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Red Skull (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Dormammu (2025) #1, Bring on the Bad Guys: Mephisto (2025) #1Written by Marc Guggenheim, Anthony Oliveira, Stephanie Phillips & Alex PaknadelPenciled by Stefano Raffaele, Michael Sta. Maria, Matteo Della Fonte, Tommaso Bianchi, Javier Piña & Álvaro López

(W) Mike W. Barr (A/CA) Brian Bolland The acclaimed medieval science fiction 12-issue masterwork returns to print! In the year 3000, an armada of destructive aliens has unleashed an all-out assault on Earth and is poised to conquer the planet. But when a young boy stumbles upon the crypt of King Arthur, the legendary monarch and the Knights of the Round Table are magically reincarnated. Together once again, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and the rest of the classic knights take on the invading extraterrestrials and their wicked leader, Morgan Le Fay, the half-sister of Arthur.

High school student Kaede's new job is out of this world—or at least his clients are...

(W) Marv Wolfman (A) George Perez (CA) George Perez, Jerry Ordway TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING. WELCOME TO THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! Revisit the legendary event that changed comics forever! Remastered from Jerry Ordway’s original inks and original artwork provided by fans worldwide, with original colors restored and all the fine details that never made it to print ever before finally captured! Escape into the sprawling epic of Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-12 and wonderous mythology of History of the DC Universe #1-2 like never before. Also featuring, in celebration of this masterpiece, a nearly 250-page behind-the-scenes companion book! Discover the making of this groundbreaking work through the original memos, outlines, scripts, pencils, artwork, retrospective essays, foldout covers, never-before-collected material, and more! And as a special bonus, Jerry Ordway remastered and inked the original George Perez pencils provided to Alex Ross for his legendary Crisis painting. Behold the long-lost beauty behind the painting with this never-before-completed (until now) Perez piece, presented as a multi-page foldout with colors by Jose Villarrubia.

(W) Peter David (A) Leonard Kirk, Robin Riggs, Various (CA) Leonard Kirk, Robin Riggs Featuring stories filled with action, heart, and humor as only Peter David could deliver, DC Finest: Supergirl: Die and Let Live collects Supergirl #19-35 and #1,000,000, Resurrection Man #16-17, Team Superman Secret Files and Origins #1, Team Superman #1, Supergirl/Prysm Double-Shot #1, and a story from Adventure Comics 80-Page Giant #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Kris Anka DC'S AWARD-WINNING ANNUAL PRIDE HARDCOVER COLLECTION RETURNS! Written by Tim Sheridan, Vita Ayala, Josh Trujillo, Sam Maggs, Maya Houston, Jude Ellison S. Doyle, Jenny Blake and More Art by Emilio Pilliu, Skylar Patridge, A.L. Kaplan, Max Sarin, Vincent Cecil and More When a 100-year-old queer speakeasy-turned-bar-turned-restaurant-andcommunity-space in Gotham announces that it will soon be closing its doors, generations of patrons come to pay their respects--including Alan Scott, the Green Lantern. After all, this is the place where he and his first love, Johnny Ladd, long ago carved their names into the basement wall before it all went to hell...and a love lost is never a love forgotten. But they weren’t the only ones to put their names in the wall over the years, and suddenly queer heroes, villains, and civilians alike from across the DCU--the Question, Midnighter and Apollo, Harley Quinn, Green Lantern Jo Mullein, Bunker, Connor Hawke, and Blue Snowman among them--find themselves spirited away to a strange alternate dimension that seems to provide everything they could possibly want...but at what cost? In this oversize story of interweaving narratives, the vanished will need to come together and look into the very depths of the Starheart itself if they hope to escape that which ensnares them in this triumphant and timely story of community amid chaos! The DC Pride: The Heart Wants hardcover collection also features an array of additional short stories and illustrations from queer and allied talent, an autobiographical story from Black Lightning creator Jenny Blake, and a very special DC Pride letters column!

(W) Yumi Tsukurino; Miho Asada Stitch is back, and now in full color! Rejoin Experiment 626 and his friend Yuna as they get into hijinx on Izayoi Island!You know and love Stitch's Hawaiian adventures … so join your favorite alien as he visits a Japanese island near Okinawa, where he befriends a young girl named Yuna who excels at karate.Come along as Yuna and Stitch go fishing, enter a costume contest, and even attempt to bake a cake. You never know what sticky situations they'll find themselves in next!

(W) Sou Akaike (A) Maro Aoiro (CT) Kururi In this fantasy isekai tale, a reincarnated nobleman with a useless skill transforms a village into a prosperous city! And don't missthe original light novels, also from Seven Seas-or the anime!Van, the fourth son of a powerful noble, is only two years old when he remembers his past life as a salaryman in Japan. With his adult brain in a young body, he's considered a child prodigy…until he displays the Production Magic skill when he turns eight. In a family that favors offensive magic, this crafting skill is considered useless in battle, and Van is banished to oversee a tiny country town in disgrace. With only his personal maid, his father's butler, a knight, a rescued slave, the memories of his past life, and his worthless magic, can Van improve the fortunes of this little village-and himself?

(W) Ryuuou (A) Hana Ichika AN OPEN DOOR AND OPEN MINDEven though Takumi has just opened his shop, he's already brought on his first assistant, Milishia. Milishia's enthusiasm is infectious, and Takumi is inspired to learn more about this world's herbs. The two of them are certain to whip the new shop into shape!

(W) Ryan Nichols (A) Caterina Bacchelli (C) Elisa Bartolucci This nature-versus-nurture narrative examines popular characters in a new context. The series features appearances from Ant n Castillo (Far Cry 6), Vaas Montenegro (Far Cry 3), Pagan Min (Far Cry 4), and Batari (Far Cry Primal).Villains from popular Far Cry games are transported into prehistoric times by the priestess Batari, who has pulled them from their lives before they've committed their most heinous crimes. Now, they're tasked with fighting against the dangers of a prehistoric world and challenging their supposed destiny. Will the unusual circumstances encourage them to come together, fight against each other, or go rogue?

(W) Akisuzu Nenohi (A) Ao Sonohara (CT) Koma Warita; Sherry ZOMBIE VS. NATUREFree Life Fantasy Online's second official event continues with Kotone, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, tackling the deserted island's fearsome wildlife while also working to solve the mystery behind their odd behavior. There seems to be some kind of food chain here, but if that's the case, who's the apex predator? The fight to survive continues!

(W) Ao Hatesaka A country girl longing for adventure and a kid with a dragon tail set off on a rip-roaring adventure in this hot new fantasy shonen manga perfect for fans of One Piece, Soul Eater, Fairy Tail, and Gachiakuta.The first leg of Geo and Nereid's journey brought them to Haweila Town, where Geo settled a labor dispute and Nereid dueled a violence-loving granny. They then encountered Reno, a former dragon knight who lost his territory to a vicious gang. After learning that the gang included a lackey of Yuri Holst, Geo and Nereid head for the city of Uballe to find out more about this notorious figure. But if they want answers, they will have to contend with the dragon knight Chalk and his mad cronies...

(W) Utakata This charming, full-color story about a devoted family man began as a popular webcomic!His colleagues at work see him as handsome, cool, and distant…but the moment he's back home, this frosty-looking salaryman shows his true colors as a doting father and husband. Playing silly games with his young daughter, showering kisses on his beloved wife talk about a gap between his appearance and personality! These sweet stories about a wholesome family are sure to warm your heart.

(W) Negi Haruba Attention kaiju and sentai fans! From the creator of The Quintessential Quintuplets comes a new anti-ranger action-comedy that'll make you root for the alien invaders! Perfect for fans of Kaiju No. 8 and Power Rangers.Thirteen years ago, an evil army of mysterious alien monsters invaded the Earth, but the great protectors of mankind--the Divine Dragon Rangers--rose up to stop them! To this day, the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as the fierce struggle continues to unfold!...Or does it?In truth, the evil aliens were subjugated within the first year, and they've now become nothing more than clowns forced to act out their continuous defeat every week for the entertainment of the masses. They're not real villains, being forced to crank out a monster a week for the Rangers to crush. But one of the aliens has had enough. Something has to change! He'll rebel against the strongest might of the Dragon Rangers and destroy them all from the inside!

(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (A) Marina Privalova (CA) Ruthle (kkcoocool) (CT) Moo HAPPILY EVER AFTER-AND THEN SOMEA three-way showdown occurs as Jin Guangyao, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, and Nie Mingjue's reassembled fierce corpse converge on the Guanyin Temple. With decades-long schemes finally unveiled, and terrible secrets unearthed, the events of this rain-battered night will decide not just the future of the entire cultivation world-but also that of a love story two lifetimes in the making.Also included in this book are eight short stories about what happens when an epic tale ends but life goes on. From magical incense burners to tense banquets, lotus-pod-hunting and Night Hunts with the juniors, these stories span dawn to dusk and so much more!

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Andrea Sorrentino THE ACCLAIMED RUN RETURNS! Six years ago, Oliver Queen was marooned on a mysterious island, where the man he had been died...and his new life as Green Arrow began. But as Oliver soon learns, his ordeal was no accident. A new archer’s arrival in Seattle leads Oliver to follow a trail of clues around the world and then back to the island where it all began. Powerful forces believe that Oliver’s destiny remains on the island and want him to return to claim it. But given the chance, will he accept the role that was chosen for him or return to the life he built for himself? Green Arrow’s origin gets twisted inside out in this critically acclaimed storyline from the top-tier creative team of writer Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and artist Andrea Sorrentino (I, Vampire). Collects stories from GREEN ARROW #17-34, GREEN ARROW #23.1, GREEN ARROW: FUTURES END #1, and SECRET ORIGINS #4.

(W) Kou Yatsuhashi (A) Mito Nagishiro Leticiel was born as a princess in a time of war and was hailed as her nation's Greatest Sorceress. After suffering a devastating loss during an invasion by a neighboring country, she gave up her life to prevent the enemy from stealing her magical powers - or so she thought.Until she wakes up and finds she's been reincarnated a thousand years in the future. Not only that, but the body she's transmigrated into belongs to a truly pitiful woman despised even by her own family. There are many things for Leticiel to be angry about, but number one on her list:why is magic in the future so lame?

(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) Hideo Yamamoto The ultra-violent tale of a broken killer and his yakuza nemesis that inspired the infamous film. By the author of Homunculus and HIKARI-MAN.Ichi may seem like a spineless weakling-but when the tears start flowing, a terrifying transformation takes place. Driven to his mental breaking point, Ichi becomes an unstoppable force of carnage, unleashing a torrent of violence on his next target. When his destructive path collides with Kakihara, a sadomasochistic yakuza boss with a penchant for pain, it ignites a bloody spiral of chaos, depravity, and unimaginable brutality.From the legendary creator of Homunculus and HIKARI-MAN comes the groundbreaking manga that inspired Takashi Miike's cult classic film-a shocking exploration of wrath, vengeance, and the dark corners of the human psyche.

(W) Shin'ichi Sakamoto (A) Shin'ichi Sakamoto (CT) Michael Gombos Available in English for the first time comes the direct sequel to Shin’ichi Sakamoto’s (#DRCL Midnight Children) manga series Innocent. The gears of history start to turn! As discontent with the aristocracy begins to grow, a profound upheaval looms.The Sanson family hits a turning point as they enter a new era with the ascension of the new king and the departure of a progenitor. As Louis XVI becomes resolute in his role, Marie Antoinette revels in her royal standing. Meanwhile, restlessness stirs among the commoners as living conditions worsen and food becomes more scarce. Rising from the slums, a group of rebels will seek to abolish the class system by any means necessary. And a familiar character comes face to face with Marie-Joseph with intentions to assassinate the king!This omnibus edition collects volumes 4–6 of the original Japanese manga series.For mature audiences.