(W/A/CA) John Blair Moore In 1991, the original animated adventures of Darkwing Duck debuted on The Disney Afternoon and ABC. Over the next two years, 91 episodes were aired, and the critically acclaimed series won a legion of die-hard fans while becoming a cultural touchstone for a generation. This runaway success launched DW into the comics world as well, with a four-issue Darkwing Duck miniseries appearing in 1991, followed by a year-long run in the first 10 issues of The Disney Afternoon magazine in 1994. Now, over 30 years later, Dynamite is proud to add to the legacy of the Duck Knight by bringing these timeless tales back into print in an all-new omnibus edition! Reprinted here for the first time in a single volume are all of the Guardian of St. Canard’s comic book adventures from the original Darkwing Duck miniseries and The Disney Afternoon #1-10. This comprehensive soft cover collection also features a complete cover gallery from the original publications!

(W) Chester Gould (A) Chester Gould (CA) John K Snyder III Introducing Clover Press and The Library of American Comics’ new deluxe softcover slipcase series, collecting all of Chester Gould’s Dick Tracy newspaper strip. Every volume collects a full year of newspaper strips, from January 1 through December 31. Each book is printed in an 11” x 8.5” landscape format softcover book that slides into a vertically oriented die-cut slipcase! Pruneface is sprung from the hospital and makes his last stand against Tracy in the dead of winter! The gangster Nifty has lost his baby boy, and it is Dick Tracy who finds him! Orchestra leader 88 Keyes is on the run after a body is found in his piano! Mrs. Pruneface is out for vengeance with her sights set on the yellow clad detective! Finally, a laughing murderer is selling forged narcotic prescriptions! Dick Tracy has never had his hands more full!

(W) J.G. Jones, Phil Bram (A/CA) J.G. Jones Yellowstone meets Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian in this tale of a tormented Oklahoma sheriff and a scrappy photojournalist on the hunt for a serial killer at the height of the dust-choked Great Depression. In the darkest days of the Great Depression, death rides the dust. As apocalyptic storms swallow the Oklahoma panhandle, the broken town of New Hope is gripped by a series of brutal murders. Sheriff Meadows, tormented by his past, joins forces with Sarah, a relentless photojournalist, to hunt a killer who moves like a ghost through the storm—leaving only bodies in his wake. From comics legend JG Jones (Wanted) and co-writer Phil Bram comes a haunting, hand-painted tale of survival, grief, and the violence that thrives when the world begins to rot. Collects issues #1-8.

Rudy has a goal—to become a top-tier weaponsmith and make the coolest weapons the world has ever seen! Sure, her boss always gets mad about her bizarre creations, but she has a blast crafting them. And she lives right outside a dungeon, so she’s in the perfect spot to aid adventurers passing through on their way to fight monsters. Surely, she won’t bite off more than she can chew…right?

Even though she’s an idol, Kuromiya has made it her mission to win Hiruno’s heart! And step one is inviting him on an aquarium date. But neither of them have ever been on a date before, so there’s no telling how it’ll go...

(W/A/CA) Matt Madden Ex Libris is finally available in a softcover edition, following the sold-out hardcover that quickly became a collector’s item. This inventive graphic novel draws you into the story of a character trapped in a room with only a futon and a bookcase full of comics. As they read, hidden messages and mysterious threats emerge, blurring the line between fiction and reality. With its twisty, psychological narrative, Ex Libris is perfect for fans of meta-fiction, suspense, and smart, literary comics. From acclaimed creator Matt Madden (99 Ways to Tell a Story), Ex Libris is a dazzling tribute to storytelling and the comics form itself. Inspired by literary legends like Borges, Cortázar, Nabokov, and Calvino, this book rewards every reading with new discoveries, making it a must-have for anyone who loves inventive, thought-provoking graphic novels. About the creator: Matt Madden is known worldwide for his inventive approach to comics. His celebrated works include 99 Ways to Tell a Story, Drawn Onward, and Bridge. Madden is also a teacher and translator, and currently lives in Philadelphia.

What is “love” to you? Is it the determination to find your soulmate, guided by the red thread of fate? Is it an ideal dream quashed by the pains of reality? Is it a quest to seek companionship in a virtual world? Or is it the bravery to hold hands when facing adversity? In this stunning, full-color collection, Taiwanese artist Crystal Kung depicts the many facets of love in four short stories. Laugh, cry, hope, and cheer at every beautiful moment love brings—joy and heartbreak alike.

(W/A/CA) Frank Thorne A full color reprint of Frank Thorne's Lann with an in-depth essay and documentary materials. Long out-of-print in a new limited edition of 1000 copies. Move over Barbarella, here comes Lann! While Frank Thorne is known primarily for his works Ghita and Red Sonja, he also created the sexy cyber heroine Lann! Lann spends 98% of her time solving crime while naked, so it's a special kind of fantasy for sure! This space comic features guns, salacious scantily clad ladies, comedy (her sidekick often fights unarmed...due to his arms falling off!), and more! This edition is limited to 1000 copies.

Lately, Stone-faced Narumi Hakobe and popular Koto Mitusha have been getting closer thanks to sharing the secret of Koto’s secret racy social media account, Efa! But just when the two start to get a little cozy, his gyaru little sister and his childhood friend make their way into Narumi’s life! Just what is going on here?!

(W) Howard Leroy Davis, Various (A/CA) Various Step into the Way-back machine and return to the Golden Age of Comics! Presenting a selection of rarely seen horror, humor, and superhero titles which include the original Jack Cole's Daredevil, Power Nelson, Yank and Doodle (who grace the cover of this collection), Quicksilver, Pat Patriot, Private Rook, Margie and Mac, Kid Patrol and more. These titles were offered by Quality Comics, Prize Comics and other publishers in support of the troops and civilians at home during WWII with adventures which pitted out heroes against spies, saboteurs, and, of course, the Nazis. Not only are these comics fun to read and look at but they offer a time capsule from the era. Warning: many of these stories are not politically correct, yes, they were created when things were different and mirror a period in American history very different from today! So... buyers beware!

(W/A/CA) Dave Baker From Eisner Award–nominated writer and illustrator Dave Baker (Mary Tyler MooreHawk, Forest Hills Bootleg Society) comes the collected voyages of the man known only as Halloween Boy—an adventurer without a past and a combatant of the impossible. Working as an archaeologist-for-hire, magical ghost hunter, and super-scientist explorer, Halloween Boy has a simple mission: help those who cannot help themselves. From routine artifact rescues gone wrong to helping the surviving members of an ancient religion enact a cosmic funeral dirge, Halloween Boy finds himself operating as the patron saint of the impossible. And yet, just how long can he win in this never-ending battle before things spiral out of control? When will the dark secrets of the Demon Who Lives finally rear their ugly heads? Find out in the pages of this thrilling compendium! Halloween Boy: Last of the Halloween Boys collects issues #1–5 of Baker's self-published Halloween Boy series for the first time in a premium edition!

Saitou and the others are saved in the nick of time by Lafanpan’s fellow fairy Primas, their former enemy—and the true identity of the crow who delivered the crystal key to them. With her aid, the party prepares their counterattack against the voracious Insect People, but even if they slip through their mandibles and ascend the tower, can Lafa really lift the curse of the Moon Goddess?

Finn and the others are helpless in the face of this beast born from Daedalus’s obsession, which inflicts a unique and deadly curse upon them—one Amid is determined to break. Meanwhile, will Loki and the others manage to reach Thanatos? And will they finally encounter Enyo…?

(W) Benito Cereno (A) Nate Bellegrade, Derek Hunter (CA) Derek Hunter First seen in INVINCIBLE over 15 years ago, Hector Plasm returns! In a world where the dead tell stories, Hector Plasm roams the earth as exorcist, con man, and shaman, confronting the supernatural at every turn. Even ghosts tell stories...and the name whispered in hushed tones over the dying embers of campfires past is that of the drifter, the con man, the shaman, the witch doctor, the exorcist... HECTOR PLASM. Join Hector, a modern-day member of an ancient cult whose duties dictate that he roam the earth to protect the living from the dead (and occasionally vice versa), as he battles ghosts, witches, demons, and even his most physical foe so far—BIGFOOT! Bestselling writer Benito Cereno (Blood & Thunder, Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode) and critically acclaimed artists Nate Bellegarde (Nowhere Men) and Derek Hunter (Pretty Violent, DuckTales, Adventure Time) invite you into a sprawling world of paranormal investigation and hauntings both big and small. Collects HECTOR PLASM: DE MORTUIS one-shot, HECTOR PLASM: TOTENTANZ one-shot, HECTOR PLASM: HUNT THE BIGFOOT #1-3.

Spring break draws to a close, marking the end of Yamato and Kakeru’s second year of high school. At a celebration with their classmates, Kakeru hears about his friends’ career paths and dreams, only to realize he’s never asked Yamato about his plans for the future! Now that the boys are entering their third year, what will their paths look like going forward, and what new challenges await them?

Desperate to contact her children who may have fallen victim to zombie attacks, Misawa—a cleaner at the love hotel where Fumito is hiding—unlocks the door to Fumito’s room. But zombies aren’t the only malicious force present in the hotel, as its inhabitants will soon discover…

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Mark Englert (CA) Ryan Ottley, Dave McCaig RE-PRESENTING ROBERT KIRKMAN AND MARK ENGLERT’S CORNER OF THE INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE! BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! CAPTAIN COSMIC! CLAIRE VOYANT! BIG BRAIN! CAPTAIN CAPITALISM! Welcome to Capes, Inc, employers of your favorite superheroes that protect New York City—well, at least when they’re on the clock—from threats like MACHINE HEAD and TITAN. But now they’re caught in the crosshairs of an enemy unlike any other! Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) and Mark Englert (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) supercharge this special remastering of the original CAPES miniseries with new art and dialogue, for the series that fans demanded RETURN! Collects CAPES #1-6.

(W) Dean Hale (A/CA) Douglas Holgate In this action-packed and heartfelt second original graphic novel in the Iron Man: Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Iron Man must work with the Incredible Hulk to save a group of innocent monsters from being used for destructionIt’s monster mayhem! When Iron Man looks to connect with the Hulk outside of super heroing, Tony Stark creates a new suit big enough to keep up with Hulk’s desire to smash! But when a group of monsters are unleashed across the world, Stark realizes that all of that smashing might be doing more harm than good. And when it seems like there is more to these monsters attacking at random, Hulk and Iron Man must put their heads together and find out who is really behind these monster attacks and calm the monsters at large!

Cocoa was a newcomer, but now she’s gotten used to living at Rabbit House! What adorable things will she see, and what kind of people will she meet?

After the samurai Ginko suddenly finds herself in another world brimming with creatures she’s never seen before, she sets out in search of a worthy foe. However, her deeds have put her under suspicion in the eyes of Delacro, the Hero of the Law. Unable to judge Ginko within the laws of this world, Delcaro intends to temporarily take her into custody. But Ginko is unwilling to go down without a fight, and the two draw their weapons…

At this point, Azusa’s come to expect surprises in her (mostly) laid-back life. After all, life is full of mysteries—literally! Like UFOs, ghost ships, and phantom thieves, just to name a few…

(W) Shotaro Ishinomori, Toshiki Inoue (A/CA) Hitotsu Yokoshima The battle against the Gurongi takes on new emotional depth in Kamen Rider Kuuga Volume 12, with the unexpected reunion of Godai and Sachi, whose bond transcends race and humanity. This connection ignites a new strength within Godai, empowering him as he faces the Gurongi Gamego class in a battle that will test him like never before. As their bond deepens, Godai’s understanding of his fight for humanity’s survival evolves. The emotional weight of their reunion adds complexity to his journey, as he confronts the Gurongi in a high-stakes battle that pushes both him and his enemies to their limits. The question remains: Can the power born from their bond overcome the relentless forces of the Gurongi, or will it all unravel?

Reiko experiences within her mind the end of a summer past, and now sees what really happened between Kudou and Kujirai B. But even if she herself has no history to call her own, she’ll build up her life day by day to become her absolute self. Even if tragedy waits, she’ll choose her future without regrets…

Within the halls of an enormous mansion, live a girl and her black cat. They try to have oodles of fun each and every day, but ever since her kitty ran away, something’s seemed a bit off…Still, with her trusty companion by her side, even if a bunch of strange, scary things are happening all around her, there’s nothing to fear when Kuro is here! Brought to life by the author of Shadows House, this 3-in-1 omnibus collection features gorgeous full color artwork throughout the volume!

In this world, there are two special categories of people known as “forks” and “cakes.” Forks—the predators, normal humans who lack a sense of taste. Cakes—the prey, the one thing forks find irresistibly delicious, often luring them to commit heinous crimes. High school hottie Tatsunari has spent his whole life hiding the fact that he’s a fork, but all that changes when he accidentally gets a taste of a cute, glasses-wearing junior. The explosion of sweetness has him falling head-over-heels for the flavor…and for the boy himself! Jump into the world of cakeverse with this delectable BL!

Tanaka’s no stranger to a long day on the job. After all, overtime hours and muscle pains are the bread-and-butter of being a magical midlifer. But with a new hire to train, whispers of the Death Witch resurfacing, and the president of Japan’s biggest counter-magic corporation on his tail, Tanaka’s certainly got his work cut out for him!

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Patrick Spaziante, Chad Thomas, Ben Bates (CA) Patrick Spaziante The Blue Bomber’s classic comic book adventures, collected for the first time in a luxurious hardcover tome! Dr. Light wanted to build a better tomorrow with his new Robot Masters, but the evil Dr. Wily reprogrammed them to take over the world! Now it's up to one little robot to save us all -- Mega Man! Don't miss the first heroic adventures of Rock, a simple helper robot who takes up the fight for the greater good! This volume contains Rock's transformation into Mega Man, his first battles with the Robot Masters, and his titanic clash with Dr. Wily! Include an all-new 7-page bonus story by Ian Flynn and Ryan Jampole!

Kon and Furuka’s bond grows deeper as they explore the island together, so when they spot a faint silhouette outside the Kaiju’s lair, they both head inside to investigate. Where could this mysterious cave lead...?

(W/A/CA) Shirakawa Marina MOOOO! Lord Momon cries out, ready for her meal. MOOOO! Baby sister cries out, miserable and cold. As a young teen, sweet Miki learns the bizarre truth about her family: for centuries, they have harnessed half-cow, half-human beasts known as “kudan” for their wealth and power. And soon, another shall be born. The hour approaches. Her mother moans in pain as the contractions begin. But all poor Miki can plead is MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER! Published in 1988 at the end of the classic era of horror manga, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is a revolting and zany tour de force by the incomparable Shirakawa Marina. The author’s last published graphic novel, this manga marks the ultimate elaboration of Shirakawa’s creepy, crackpot synthesis of Japanese history, legend, and the occult, as made famous in his cult favorite UFO MUSHROOM INVASION. Never before reprinted even in Japan, and with an essay about Shirakawa’s mysterious life and career, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is the eighth volume of Smudge, a line of vintage horror and dark fantasy manga curated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg and published by Living the Line.

From getting trapped in closets to being mesmerized by his own shedding fur, Kyuruga is just as adorable as ever. Sure, sometimes his claws pop out when he’s kneading Fuuta’s arm, but a little pain can be worth it, right?

(W/A/CA) Matthew Dow Smith A moody, coming-of-age tale for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Pecular Children and Nimona, filled with fairies and ogres and magic galore. Autumn Ackerman grew up believing in fairies and magic and princesses who defeated dragons, but now that she’s eighteen and facing a future stuck behind the counter of her small town’s coffee shop, she’s starting to wonder if this is all there really is to her life. But then she meets her childhood imaginary friend, Barnaby, in the alley behind the coffee shop one night. Autumn’s entire world is turned upside down. Drawn into the strange and mysterious world of the Night Folk, fantastic creatures that inspired all of humanity’s myths about gods and monsters, Autumn is about to discover that there is more to her world than she ever dreamed of as a little girl, and that world is far more dangerous than she could ever have imagined. With the help of Barnaby and Evan Fade, the tragic young boy who inherited the local bookstore, Autumn has to protect herself from the coldly terrifying Mr. Balloon long enough to discover the truth about the Night Folk and her own past.

A boy meets a cursed beast on a road at the edge of a forest. A demi-human becomes the servant of a wealthy mistress. A witch and her familiar chat it up. These and other stories of cross-species communication by Suzuka Morino have been compiled into a beautiful collection filled with the author’s exquisite linework.

(W) Lee Falk (A/CA) Sy Barry The Phantom The Best of the Sy Barry Years 1961-1994; contains twelve complete Phantom stories — nine daily continuities and three Sunday continuities — hand picked by Phantom aficionados;Finally a collection of some of the most memorable stories by master Phantom artist Sy Barry. The Phantom, referred to by comic strip historian Maurice Horn as the “granddaddy of all costumed superheroes,” was created in 1936 by Lee Falk and in 1961 Sy Barry added his superlative talents pencilling and inking the feature which took it to new heights. It should be remembered that the Ghost Who Walks came to newspapers well before the Dark Knight or Superman made their first appearances and has been acknowledged as an influence on every “masked man of mystery” since. The Phantom set the standard for action, adventure, intrigue, and romance in comic strips and comic books — it has frequently been copied but never equaled. To celebrate Sy Barry's 97the birthday as well as the end of his tenure on the daily version of the strip with Volume #36 of Hermes Press' complete reprint of the Phantom dailies (with still more to come from Sy with our reprints of his Sundays), we have collected twelve stories displaying his best work on the strip — dailies and Sundays. Collected in this deluxe volume, with special cover art created by Sy exclusively for Hermes Press are: (daily continuities) “Adventures of Lucy Cary,” 6-29-64 – 12-12-64; “The Cavelands,” 12-30-74 – 4-19-75; “Guardian of the Eastern Dark,” 4-4-77 – 8-13-77; “Tyrant of Tarakimo,” 8-15-77 – 10-29-77; “Phantom Wedding,”10-31-77; “Jungle City,” 9-18-78 – 12-18-78; “The Heirs,” 12.18.78 – 5-19-79; “Gooro's Jungle Muggers,” 11-3-80 – 4-4-81; “Tale of Rex,” 1-18-82 – 9-11-82; (Sunday continuities) “Founding of the Jungle Patrol,” 7-5-64 – 1-24-65; “The Name,” 9-9-79 – 6-1-80; and “The Third Phantom,” 8-26-84 – 2-17-85. Also included is a lengthy interview with Sy Barry, a biographical essay, and original comic art spanning Barry's career. This title is limited to 1000 copies.

Mugi and Kurose’s school camping trip is off to a rocky start—Mugi can barely manage her social life at the best of times, so how is she supposed to deal with petty girls complaining to her and Kurose’s faces that the class pretty boy is spending too much time with a girl “he doesn’t even like”!? Well, maybe she has a bigger problem to worry about, because I’m pretty sure I just heard Kurose say “But I do like her!” Talk about mixed messages!

(W/A/CA) Claus Daniel Hermann Pink Monsters is a moving and quiet coming-of-age story and the American comics debut of acclaimed German creator Claus Daniel Herrmann. Frank is fourteen, in the midst of puberty, and slowly but surely realizing that he is gay. Despite his shyness, he is popular at school because of his talent for drawing: All the cool boys want an original drawing of his monsters to hang in their rooms. Meanwhile, Frank’s father is suffering from depression. His illness is so serious that Frank’s mother gives up on traditional medicine and contacts an esoteric healer named Thea. The charismatic woman not only gives his parents new hope, but the emotionally insecure Frank also finds security in her secret knowledge. But when Thea blames Frank’s drawings for his father’s illness and later makes him feel guilty about his sexual orientation, Frank must jeopardize his relationship with his parents in order to truly become himself.

(W) Mark Russell Kathryn Murdoch Various (A) ACO Max von Fafner Various (CA) Marina Perez Simao THE PROTOPIAS COLLECTION was created in partnership with Kathryn Murdoch and Ari Wallach’s Futurific Studios (PBS’s A Brief History of the Future). Together, AWA and Futurific are championing a storytelling model that merges speculative fiction with grounded optimism, highlighting futures that are not perfect but possible. Coined by futurist Kevin Kelly, “protopia” represents a world that’s incrementally better, not impossibly idealized. The collaboration between AWA and Futurific Studios continues to expand this vision across storytelling mediums. THE PROTOPIAS COLLECTION collected edition includes all 6 original one-shots and new material. The collected stories and the creative teams behind each include: Polis (Mark Russell & Laci), The Purpose Project (Danny Hogan & Felipe Cunha), Entanglement (Ciara Ni Chuirc, Joshua Lak Kim & Max Von Fafner), Gaya (Kathryn Murdoch, Michael Coast & Keron Grant), AGGIE (Mark Russell & ACO), and Black Moon Ritual (Ytasha Womack & Alitha Martinez).

(W/A/CA) Ryoichiro Kezuka A captivating collection of short stories by Ryoichiro Kezuka that explores the quiet, powerful intersections of music, memory, and everyday life. At the heart of these stories is a young woman working at a small record store in Tokyo. Each story introduces a new visitor to the shop—each with a unique past, a specific record in mind, and an emotional thread waiting to be uncovered. As the needle drops, so do the walls between strangers, revealing bittersweet moments, long-lost connections, and the smooth healing of sound.

After 21-year-old Chiaki watches his boyfriend, Kuon, die in a tragic accident right before his eyes, he suddenly wakes up to find himself flung ten years into the past! Now stuck in a child’s body, he tries to convince Kuon that he’s his future lover, but 28-year-old Kuon is a much colder and more pained man than the one he knew. But no matter how hard Kuon tries to push Chiaki away, Chiaki won’t give up until, step by step, he works his way into Kuon’s hardened heart once more...

Tanya and the 203rd have done the unimaginable and delivered an aerial assault on the capital of the Russy Federation almost as suddenly as the new belligerent attacked. What’s more, they have obliterated the international volunteer mage forces tasked with guarding the city! But is even such a decisive victory enough to convince the world to lay down arms and accept imperial hegemony!?

(W) Jim Zub (A) Roberto De La Torre, Doug Braithwaite (CA) Liam Sharp CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This fourth volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. Howard’s fantasy universe with a tie-in to the Scourge of the Serpent mini-series. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including Conan royalty Jim Zub and fan-favorites Roberto de la Torre and Doug Braithwaite, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays.