(W) Jun Esaka (A) Sayaka Suwa Empress Boa learns a little bit more about love, Tashigi confronts an existential crisis (and some nasty backwater pirates!), Reiju recall's her brother Sanji's love of food, and baby Uta finds her voice. Also check out the bonus story in which Nami and Robin bond with a little seafaring self-care!

(W/A/CA) Otis Frampton Journey back to L. FRANK BAUM's magical Land of Oz with THE PATCHWORK GIRL OF OZ, an imaginative new comic book adaptation for young readers from OTIS FRAMPTON, creator of ODDLY NORMAL. Join Ojo the Unlucky and his newfound friend, Scraps—the exuberant and unpredictable Patchwork Girl—on an epic quest to find the magical ingredients needed to free Ojo's uncle from a wicked spell. Along the way, they encounter an array of oddball characters, face perilous challenges, and uncover the deep mysteries of Oz! THE PATCHWORK GIRL OF OZ offers a spellbinding adventure for readers of all ages. Don’t miss this extraordinary graphic novel adaptation of L. FRANK BAUM’s beloved, classic children's novel that will transport you to a world where anything is possible, and every patch tells a story… Collects THE PATCHWORK GIRL OF OZ #1-5

(W/A) Basil Wolverton Basil Wolverton was born in Central Point, Oregon and later moved to Vancouver, Washington. He worked as a vaudeville performer and a cartoonist and reporter for the Portland News. Wolverton was a master in caricaturing the human face and body and his drawings have elicited a wide range of reactions; he even described himself as a 'Producer of Preposterous Pictures of peculiar People who Prowl this Perplexing Planet.' Preferring to work with pen and ink, Wolverton's lack of artistic schooling gave his drawings an otherworldly appearance. There was no other artist at the time who drew like him! Collects Target Comics featuring Spacehawk #17-34 (July 1941-December 1942), Amazing Man Comics featuring Meteor Martin #25-26 (ecember 1941-January 1942), Weird Mysteries #2 & #5 (December 1953 & June 1953) and Weird Tales of the Future #4-7 (November 1952-May 1953).

(W/A/CA) Kayla Coombs, HF Brownfield Enchanted unicorn horns, pirate prawns, dangerous mega sea creatures, and MORE await Quinnelope and friends as they embark on an iridescent island adventure to prove unicorns are really real in the third hilarious volume from comic duo Kayla Coombs and HF Brownfield! It’s Quinnelope’s favorite day of the year: Rainbow Day! Everyone in Pleasant Towne is celebrating with all things multicolored, including a technicolor parade. But Quinnelope’s prismatic party plans screEeEeEEECH to a halt when she’s told unicorns aren’t real. Oh dear! It’s a Rainbow Day IMAGINASTROPHE! (“Imagination catastrophe,” as Quinnelope would say.) Devastated by this discovery, Quinnelope is joined by her friends Star and Bub on a quest to Unicorn Island, a dazzling destination that will surely be home to a real unicorn . . . right?!

(W) Ryuto (A) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, Shuinichi Matsui When I woke up, I found myself in outer space-and in a universe like the one in my favorite game. 'With my beloved, ultra-specced-out ship, I can make a ton of money as a mercenary and live out my days on some cozy planet!' At least that's what I thought, until this beautiful babe with mountains of debt stumbled into my arms! A space fantasy like you've never experienced before! Join Satou Takahiro and his crew of hotties on an overpowered starship as they speed through a strange new universe, seeking adventure!

(W) Zappon (A) Mutsuki Higashioji, Yasumo After a long day of adventuring, Rit and Edith catch wind of a series of incidents in the slum district of Southmarsh-all beginning with a dubiously enchanted well. Even though it's no official quest, Rit can't help but follow her instincts and investigate… There's something suspicious going on in Zoltan, and she's determined to get to the bottom of it!

(W) Ryan O'Sullivan (A) Daniel Bayliss (CA) Alan Quah THE DEBUT GRAPHIC NOVEL SET IN SEMINAL MEDIEVAL FANTASY MMORPG RUNESCAPE EXPANDS ON THE FAN-FAVORITE GOD WARS DUNGEON QUESTLINE IN A NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN EPIC. Filled with vibrant characters, daring adventure, and mysterious magicks, this debut graphic novel is one you won't want to miss! Delve into the Temple of Lost Ancients during the catastrophic and iconic God Wars, as four warring armies fight for control of the Godsword: the only weapon capable of killing a deity. Trapped in the center of the conflict is the undead Maro, who dreams of breaking free of his master's clutches. But escaping from the necromancer's clutches leads to a twisting, thrilling journey for Maro when he finds allies - and enemies - across the front lines. Collects issues 0-4 of the comic series, plus behind the scenes content on how the series was made.

(W/A) Lee Hye In his moment of distress, Seoha learns of Jieum's secret-only, it's a hard one to believe. After all, learning that your first love has come back to life as someone else is a hard pill to swallow. Why, then, does Jieum remind him so much of Juwon? And how does she know about the box? Not to mention, the culprit behind the accident is still on the loose, and with Seoha openly determined to catch them, he and his loved ones may be in more danger now than ever before...?

(W) J. Soori (A/CA) Angy Sangwoo and Jaeyoung's feelings come to a head as the two clash over their views on what it means to be in a homosexual relationship! And while the two finally settle on having a purely physical affair to satisfy their needs and curiosity, Sangwoo's inexperience with romance leads to a rocky start. Will the two be able to keep things casual, or will the emotions bubbling up inside of both of them be too much to bear?

(W/A) Be-con After incapacitating Junko, Hinako and the others retrieve the save point and prepare to leave the royal capital. However, their colossal confrontation has drawn no small share of attention. With humanity's ancient weapons coming online to stand in way, can they make their escape before it's too late?

(W) Rafael Scavone (A/CA) Guilherme Grandizolli Powered by passion for the craft and familial obligation, respectively, Silvio Zampini and Pietro Pizzutti are two pizzaiolos who've shared an animosity since childhood, fueled by the long-ago desolation of their families' friendship. They both have their struggles, however, and these are only magnified when a new pizza joint opens right across the street: glitzy, high-tech, and backed by some serious cash. Forced to work together to oust this new competitor, they'll uncover both the underbelly of the corporation in question and the truth of their own pasts. Originally released by Comixology Originals and Stout Club, the creative powerhouse composed by comic creators Eduardo Medeiros, Mateus Santolouco, Rafael Albuquerque, and Rafael Scavone. Sliced offers a beautifully illustrated exploration of generational grudges and the effect of economic powerhouses on small business. Presented in print for the first time by ABLAZE!

(W) Hisui (A) Mugi Sawai I, Liliana, am the fiancée of Prince William, the 'Ice Prince.' Although his first impression left much to be desired, it seems I've become rather attached to him! And now that we've opened our hearts to one another, all that's left is our happily-ever-after...I mean, it's not like some other girl is going to steal his heart - right?

(W) Sinnoa (A) Bill K To prevent innocent deaths on the twelfth floor, Gongja needs to convince the leaders of the great five guilds as well as the Blade Saint to believe in him. Although the former is easy to win over, the latter is… tenacious, to say the least. But if the alternative is perishing at the Demon King's hands, Gongja's determined to make sure they'll all make it to the next level-no matter how many revivals it takes!

(W) Daniel Jose Older (A) Harvey Tolibao The Battle of Eriadu has begun! Charging forth to defend Bri-Phrang City is Jedi Knight Farzala Tarabal and his fellow freedom fighters, including Lula Talisola, Zeen Mrala, Sevran Tarkin, Qort, Zint, Yaddle, other Jedi, pirates, and so many more! These heroes are dead-set on stopping the Warden, a ruthless Nihil commander, from capturing the planet. But the forces of light and life are massively outnumbered by the invading army. It will take everything they have for the Jedi and their allies to save Eriadu, and the galaxy, from Nihil domination. What follows is a clash between good and evil that will determine the fate of the High Republic! Collects issues #14-16 and The Battle of Eriadu one-shot.

(W) Jason Aaron, Various (A) Mike Mayhew, Various (CA) Stuart Immonen The modern Marvel era of Star Wars continues, written by industry titan Jason Aaron! The rebel crew is en route to a prison base with an important captive. Unluckily for them, they aren't the only ones with their eyes on this prize! Then, take a walk on the dark side with Sgt. Kreel and an elite group of Imperial soldiers aboard the Star Destroyer Harbinger! It's a nigh-indestructible weapon of war - and it's also the target of the rebels' top-secret new plan. And Princess Leia undertakes a highly dangerous mission on a planet that wants no part of the war against the Empire! Plus: more entries from the journals of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including a showdown with the Wookiee bounty hunter Krrsantan, and a legendary adventure with Jedi Master Yoda! The ripples of Yoda's struggle in the past will be felt by Luke Skywalker in the present! Connected, it all is! COLLECTING: Star Wars (2015) 15-30, Star Wars Annual (2015) 1-2 Rated T

(W) G. Willow Wilson (A) M. K. Perker, Richard Bruning When refugee and aspiring journalist Fadumo arrives to work at the Stoneshore Register, she is entering a far stranger place than she realizes. At first, the colossal stone giant overlooking the rundown, seemingly ordinary Pacific Northwest fishing town seems like the only remarkable element. But he is not the only strange surprise: changelings, selkies, cursed ships-the bizarre has a home in Stoneshore, yet no one gives it a second thought. But Fadumo doesn't just want to cover these odd occurrences. She wants to dig deeper. And what she discovers is a land so steeped in mysterious history, it will change all who dare to explore it.

(W/A) Sanshokuamido The Garden's second Friday is here, and Kouta must once again choose which of the girls to send home. But before he can announce his decision, Nanako steps forward and declares her withdrawal herself. Seira jumps at the chance to seduce the despondent, lost Kouta-until a certain someone makes a comeback amid the chaos!

(W) In-Wan Youn (A) Boichi When Marco Polo's parents are wrapped up in a royal conspiracy and executed, he takes on a job as a deckhand in order to provide for his younger siblings. But one day, a monster attack causes a shipwreck, leaving Marco stranded in a mysterious town in Asia. As it turns out, this is just the beginning of a cross-dimensional journey spanning time and space, in which the fate of the world-including Marco's family -hangs in the balance!

Kaoru Suzuki is the kind of guy who towers over his classmates and exudes an intimidating presence, but beneath his tough exterior, he's just a student with a love for sweets, crafts, and flowers. When a handsome and unexpectedly tough classmate steps in to save him from a drunk on the first day of school, this unlikely duo becomes fast friends.

(W) Ken Wakui, Shinpei Funatsu (A) Shinpei Funatsu Michitake time-warped all the way back to his college years to win his crush's heart and alter the course of destiny. Now, it's time for the long-awaited Komaba Festival! The 13th German class faces off in a competition against their rivals at the University of Tokyo Mankai, but things get more heated than anyone bargained for. With a love confession to Hayase hanging in the balance, can Michitake manage to win a slightly less awful future? The time-leaping shenanigans come to a close in this off-kilter concluding volume!

(W/A) AidaIro The big clock that governs Kamome Academy's time is destroyed-a sin that the Clock Keepers won't easily forgive. When Akane is called upon to fulfill his duty, he sheds his identity as Vice President of the student council and steps into the role of the lowliest Clock Keeper-the guardian of the present. With Kako and Mirai at his side, a trial is to be held in the Clock Keepers' boundary. Who is guilty? How shall they be punished? And…what must the Clock Keepers do to set things right?

(W/A) Sal Jiang Sparks (and fists) fly in this violent yuri love story. Shirakawa and Kuroda are more than just rivals on the corporate ladder-they're fire and gasoline. When these female power players are assigned to work with each other, they trade barbs and intense glares at every turn, until their tempers flare and tension ignites! Their animosity transforms into something far steamier-an undeniable physical connection they can't resist. Jealousy, ambition, and passions collide in this scorching yuri manga, where every power play threatens to unravel their careers-and each other. The entire 3-volume series of the manga originally titled Black & White is now available in a single omnibus collection.

(W/A) Sakae Saito Youko and Airi take a break from traveling to think back on the start of their journey. What led to them leaving the shelter in the first place? And continuing northeast, they have a blast digging for fossils in Iwaki and fishing in Lake Inawashiro before setting their sights on Nagaoka, in the heart of Niigata…

(W) Nykken (A/CA) Toye PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF KAIJU MANGA TO EPIC PROPORTIONS!The battle against the terrifying monsters known as Super Beasts rages on!Amidst the chaos, one of the new team members reveals her formidable powers in an epic confrontation, while Dr. Kisaragi has to escape from the jaws of a dinosaur-like beast. The team edges closer to uncovering the dark secret behind these monstrous appearances and the sinister mastermind manipulating events from the shadows.

(W/A) Sinonome A rescued kitten brings two men together in this sweet Boys' Love manga. Takaba, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat that needs help and rushes it to an animal hospital...where he falls in love at first sight with Baba, the director. Trying to get closer to him, Takaba gets a job there, and Baba's flirtatious behavior inflames his feelings till he can no longer repress them... A slow burn age-gap BL story about a straightforward younger veterinarian and his complicated boss!

(W/A) Etorouji Shiono Who will emerge as the true hero of the people?! Köinzell engages again with Glenn's knights, but their spells have critically weakened him. Just as capture seems imminent, Aht rejoins the fight! Despite her injuries, Aht is determined to prove to Köinzell that her devotion can be an asset and not a hindrance in battle, even if it costs her life. Meanwhile, the deeply paranoid Barestar sends an army against the city to kill the hero-killer--at the price of citizens' lives! The knights of the Order of the Seven Lances face a difficult choice: follow the will of the hero Barestar and allow the soldiers to pillage the city, or fight to protect the people alongside Köinzell, the very man they were sent to eliminate! An epic fantasy on the grandest of scales!

(W) James Robinson (A) J. Bone Welcome to the Maynard! A grand hotel full of luxury and style… but where the guests are all wizards, witches and mythical creatures! Join Philippa (Pip) Dale as she begins her new job as a bellhop (and trainee house detective) at the exclusive Maynard Hotel for Wizards (and folks of a magical ilk). This opulent, amazing hotel exists right under the noses of everyday San Francisco, where real magicians, witches, mystical characters and fantastic creatures all come to stay. However, Pip's working days aren't merely full of amazing sights and magical experiences, they come with thrills and dangers too. She must try to catch a magical hotel thief, although their strange choice of thefts suggests that murder is the ultimate goal. Can Pip solve the mystery of who the thief's target is in time to save the intended victim? Collects #1-4.

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Danny Kim (CA) Ben Harvey A classic team of Avengers returns with new members, a new status quo, and a new mission! Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers - one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron - who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow…for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past? COLLECTING: West Coast Avengers (2024) 1-5 Rated T+

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Adam Kubert & Various (CA) Arthur Adams Jason Aaron puts Wolverine through Hell - literally! A mysterious organization conspires to possess Wolverine's body with demons and send his soul to the underworld! Waiting for Logan are the souls of unexpected family and friends - and the Devil himself! Naturally, Wolverine plans to claw his way back out and have his revenge, but that might be exactly what the shadowy group wants! Will the final twist in its plan shatter Wolverine completely? Plus: Wolverine and Spider-Man must survive a trip through time without killing each other, Wolverine faces Cyclops in a schism over the X-Men's future and Logan returns to Japan to prevent an underworld takeover by his oldest foe! Collecting ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1-6; WOLVERINE (2010) #1-20, #5.1 and #300-304; X-MEN: SCHISM #1-5; and material from WOLVERINE: THE ROAD TO HELL. Parental Advisory

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Adam Kubert & Various (CA) Jae Lee Jason Aaron puts Wolverine through Hell - literally! A mysterious organization conspires to possess Wolverine's body with demons and send his soul to the underworld! Waiting for Logan are the souls of unexpected family and friends - and the Devil himself! Naturally, Wolverine plans to claw his way back out and have his revenge, but that might be exactly what the shadowy group wants! Will the final twist in its plan shatter Wolverine completely? Plus: Wolverine and Spider-Man must survive a trip through time without killing each other, Wolverine faces Cyclops in a schism over the X-Men's future and Logan returns to Japan to prevent an underworld takeover by his oldest foe! Collecting ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1-6; WOLVERINE (2010) #1-20, #5.1 and #300-304; X-MEN: SCHISM #1-5; and material from WOLVERINE: THE ROAD TO HELL. Parental Advisory

(W) Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt (A) Alberto Ponticelli, Various (CA) Doug Mahnke For decades, S.H.A.D.E. has defended the Earth against threats too eldritch and terrible to reveal to the public at large. And one man--one monster--has been their secret weapon: Frankenstein. This final volume collects FRANKENSTEIN: AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #0, #8-16, FLASHPOINT: FRANKENSTEIN AND THE CREATURES OF THE UNKNOWN #1-3, and a story from YOUNG MONSTERS IN LOVE #1.

(W) Elliott Kalan (A) Mindy Lee (CA) Elizabeth Torque The bigwigs at DC want me to be a bit clearer in these snooze-licit texts, so here goes nuttin'! When Harley (that's me!) discovers her favorite dangerous neighborhood in Gotham City has been gentrified beyond recognition, she (re)breaks bad and sets out on a one-clown-woman mission to make Gotham City safe for crime again, thanks to her new creative team of Elliott Kalan (The Flop House podcast, Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Mindy Lee (Bounty, Harley Quinn: Everybody Hates Side Quests). Collecting HARLEY QUINN #44-49!

(W) Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis (A) Kevin Maguire, Ty Templeton, Bart Sears, Various (CA) Kevin Maguire Now that the World's Greatest Heroes have gone international, even more members are joining their ranks--making it the most unlikely grouping of heroes yet! Batman, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Mister Miracle, Captain Atom, Rocket Red, Fire, Ice, and...the Huntress? Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #18-27, JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE #1-6, and JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #1.

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Various (CA) Renato Guedes, Jose Wilson Magalhaes THE MAN OF TOMORROW FACES HIS GREATEST CHALLENGES YET! Art by Renato Guedes, Carlos Pacheco, Brad Walker, Rick Leonardi and Others Legendary comics writer Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Astro City, Thunderbolts) continues to put Superman's limits to the test in some of his greatest adventures from the 2000s that highlight the world's greatest superhero's strength, heart, and humor. Personally curated by Busiek, Book Two includes 3-2-1 Action! (costarring Superman's pal, Jimmy Olsen), The Third Kryptonian, Shadows Linger, and more, plus several tales that highlight the most super good boy in comics, Krypto the Superdog! This second and final volume collects ACTION COMICS #850 and #852-854, SUPERMAN #659-675 and #712, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13, and a Prankster story from NEW YEAR'S EVIL #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ivan Reis Written by Jeff Lemire, Gene Luen Yang, Mark Russell and James Asmus Art by Ivan Reis, Joe Bennett, Evan Doc Shaner, Stephen Segovia and Others What do you get when you put the world's smartest billionaire, a shape-shifting loose cannon, an intangible alien, and an elemental super-being together? We don't know either, but when fate brings Mr. Terrific, Plastic Man, Phantom Girl, and Metamorpho together, this most unlikely group of heroes will discover that they truly do make a terrific team! This all-in-one volume contains the complete 2018 series by Jeff Lemire, Gene Luen Yang, Ivan Reis, Joe Bennett, and others. Collects THE TERRIFICS #1-30 and THE TERRIFICS ANNUAL #1.

(W/A) Megumi Morino Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way...

(W) Andrzej Sapkowski, Marta Krajewska (A) Matteo Bellisario, Igor Monti Love and fate collide in this graphic novel adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's original short story. Geralt is invited to a banquet at the Kingdom of Cintra. The Princess has come of age and suitors prepare to present themselves for her hand in marriage. Wary of the Queen's invitation, Geralt attends the dinner with caution. When a mysterious uninvited guest, bearing the armor of a knight enters the hall, a bold declaration and a shocking revelation ignites the party into chaos and uproar.

(W) Steve Englehart, Various (A) Tom Morgan, Various (CA) John Byrne The West Coast Avengers undergo an era of seismic shifts, led by some of the greatest creators in comic history! The team must survive showdowns with the Defiler and the Night Shift - and Mockingbird is haunted by the terrible specter of the Phantom Rider! Then, John Byrne takes charge - and the legendary writer/artist immediately leaves his mark on the Whackos with a startling change for the Vision! As the team grapples with what's happened to their old friend, Vision's wife, the Scarlet Witch, descends into darkness - and learns shocking revelations about her children! Amid the chaos, U.S.Agent muscles his way onto the roster, the Great Lakes Avengers assemble, and a Golden Age legend blazes his way back from the grave! COLLECTING: West Coast Avengers (1985) 38-46, Avengers West Coast (1989) 47-52, West Coast Avengers Annual (1986) 3, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) 4, material from Avengers Spotlight (1989) 23 Rated T

(W) Mamenosuke Fujimaru, Midori Yuma Young, cheerful Nanao can't wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit and left scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn't matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willfull young scion of another noble family. When Nanao's mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there's more to the handsome young lord then meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine...

(W/A/CA) Edgar P. Jacobs A renowned physicist and the head of MI5 battle threats to the Empire and solve extraordinary mysteries across the globe. The third volume of a long-awaited Complete Collection that will include a wealth of extra material with each one! The two stories contained in this third volume are firmly within the realm of science-fiction. And yet, 'Atlantis Mystery', with its prehistoric monsters, futuristic machines and subterranean lost civilizations, stands in stark contrast with 'S.O.S. Meteors', the action of which takes place entirely within Paris and the surrounding countryside. A falsely mundane environment that demonstrates Jacobs's ability to summon adventure anywhere! The 32 pages of extra material highlight, among other things, the author's creative process and sources of inspirations.