(W) Ronald Malfi An epic, otherworldly horror novel in the vein of Black River Orchard and American Elsewhere about a wave of collective obsession and paranoia taking over an American suburb. From the Bram Stoker award-nominated and bestselling author of Come with Me.The residents of Mariner’s Cove are changing…In the aftermath of a violent storm, a collective obsession is rapidly developing among the people of this quaint suburban neighborhood. Random, everyday items left scattered upon the lawns, the streets, and the shoreline all seem to call out to them. There is an item for almost everyone, and each item has a certain hold over the person who finds it—a hold that soon turns into unwavering infatuation. They hide their items from each other, obsess over them, and they will do anything—anything—to protect them.The collective hum of bees’ wings...A young boy finds himself the possessor of a strange and inexplicable power. Is the arrival of this power linked to the increasingly odd and dangerous behavior of the residents of Mariner’s Cove? Has he been granted this power in order to thwart whatever is about to happen in this small, bayside community, or is there a more sinister purpose?All hail the Dragon...All eyes are on him now.The residents of Mariner’s Cove are watching.They move as one, like a solitary organism, and will do anything to succeed in their single-minded purpose.They will not be stopped.

(W) Tenichi (A) Suzunosuke THE EVIL QUEEN AWAKENS!Upon reincarnating into a tragic otome game, Pride worked tirelessly to steer the characters toward a joyful future—until it all came crashing down at Tiara’s birthday party. Pride has since undergone a drastic transformation, baffling everyone with her new abusive attitude and caustic tongue. The wicked queen has finally emerged, whipping the story back toward its miserable fate...but what has become of the heroine everyone knew and loved?!

(W) Oto Nagatsuki; Himako Neko A cozy tale of a witch who discovers a prince disguised as a cat and adopts him into her enchanted shop.Miranda is a reclusive apprentice witch who runs a shop selling magical potions and enchanted trinkets in a quiet corner of the capital city. One day, she receives an invitation to a tea party at none other than the royal palace itself. There, she meets the third prince, only he's been cursed and turned into a cat! Ordered to serve as Prince Heinrich's keeper, Miranda suddenly finds herself the caretaker of a royal feline! What happens when a handsome prince becomes a witch's pet?

(W) Yocco (A) Junsui DAISY'S ON A ROLL!Daisy’s Appraisal skill is evolving in new and mysterious ways, but that’s not all this alchemist has going for her! She’s finally opened her dream workshop, and boy does it keep her busy!Daisy spends her days making cheese and mayonnaise, mastering alchemy under her new mentor, and even creating incredible alloys. And now, Daisy is off on another adventure to gather materials! What fun challenges and new friends will Daisy encounter this time?

(W) Yoshitoki Oima A new manga from the creator of the acclaimed A Silent Voice, featuring intimate, emotional drama and an epic story spanning time and space... Now a hit anime!The doll's identity has been revealed, along with its ultimate goal: to take down Kaibara for Adey. But was it worth this ultimate sacrifice? While Fushi and the doll search the lab for clues, the Immortals come under attack. To save his friends and break free of the epochal struggle against the Nokkers, Fushi seeks the power to remake the world that he once rejected. The final destiny of humanity is at hand. This is a story about seeking someone outside yourself.

(W) Kosuzu Kobato (A) Murasaki Shido In this romantic shojo/josei period drama, a noblewoman and nobleman pretend to be in love to avoid getting married! And don’t miss the light novel version, also from Seven Seas.Fiona Clayburn, a headstrong young noblewoman with a passion for art, has no interest in succumbing to the arranged marriage her father plans for her. Getting married would require her to quit her job at her uncle’s art gallery and forsake her independent lifestyle. A fateful meeting with Giles Bancroft, an aloof young man and heir to the earl, presents a way out. Giles, like Fiona, wants nothing more than to stay single, so together, they hatch a scheme to achieve their common goal of avoiding marriage: pretend to be destined lovers!

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Ramon Rosanas (CA) Rickie Yagawa Kieron Gillen masterminds a tumultuous era for the X-Men!Beast and Abigail Brand must save the alien-monitoring S.W.O.R.D. agency when Henry Peter Gyrich stages a coup! But down on Earth, how will the X-Men explain themselves when the public learns Magneto has joined the team? Making matters worse, a Breakworld warship arrives on a vengeance-filled mission — and when Asgardian black magic empowers the Juggernaut, he becomes more unstoppable than ever! Then, after the X-Men are torn in two, Cyclops leads a new “Extinction Team” of heavy hitters — including Storm, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus, Magik and Magneto! And not moment too soon as world-ending threats are mounting quickly — including Mister Sinister harnessing the power of a Dreaming Celestial! When the Phoenix Force returns, the X-Men clash with the Avengers — and the consequences are cataclysmic for Cyclops!COLLECTING: S.W.O.R.D. (2009) #1-5; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #534.1, 535-544; X-Men: Regenesis (2011) #1; Uncanny X-Men (2011) #1-20; AVX: Consequences (2012) #1-5Written by Kieron GillenPenciled by Steven Sanders, Carlos Pacheco, Terry Dodson, Ibraim Roberson, Greg Land, Billy Tan, Brandon Peterson, Dustin Weaver, Daniel Acuña, Ron Garney, Dale Eaglesham, Tom Raney, Steven Kurth, Scot Eaton, Mark Brooks, Gabriel Hernandez Walta & More

(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Madibek Musabekov (CA) Madibek Musabekov Kieron Gillen masterminds a tumultuous era for the X-Men! Beast and Abigail Brand must save the alien-monitoring S.W.O.R.D. agency when Henry Peter Gyrich stages a coup! But down on Earth, how will the X-Men explain themselves when the public learns Magneto has joined the team? Making matters worse, a Breakworld warship arrives on a vengeance-filled mission - and when Asgardian black magic empowers the Juggernaut, he becomes more unstoppable than ever! Then, after the X-Men are torn in two, Cyclops leads a new Extinction Team of heavy hitters - including Storm, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus, Magik and Magneto! And not a moment too soon as world-ending threats are mounting quickly - including Mister Sinister harnessing the power of a Dreaming Celestial! When the Phoenix Force returns, the X-Men clash with the Avengers - and the consequences are cataclysmic for Cyclops! Collecting S.W.O.R.D. (2009) #1-5, UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #534.1 and #535-544, X-MEN: REGENESIS (2011), UNCANNY X-MEN (2011) #1-20 and AVX: CONSEQUENCES (2012) #1-5.

(W) Chizu Aoi (A) Kiichi Kojima “EVERY DAY MY HAPPINESS GROWS EVEN MORE.”Kurumi and Keiichirou continue to enjoy married life in and out of the bedroom, their bond growing with each new experience. Now they’re off to an inn in Yatsugatake to inspect a cottage for Keiichirou’s sister, excited to spend some time alone together. However, when they reach the house, they sense a strange presence. Something weird is definitely in the air...

(W) Yuki Kodama RUN WILDHigh school student Tsukina was worried about being different from other people...until she found out she's a werewolf! The black wolf Hayate and the white wolf Kirito explain their separate groups' views on what being a werewolf means. Both make her feel at ease as she steadily learns more about who and what she is. However, her human life can’t be ignored so easily. The stress of university exams causes her to start changing unintentionally! As her fears grow, her grades decline. Her mother blames Hayate and forbids her from seeing him. Is running away her only option?

(W) Various (A) Braden Lamb , Ian McGinty, Shelli Paroline (CA) Hwei Lim Back off, Ice King! These princesses are out to chew bubblegum and kick butt—and they’re all out of bubblegum . . .  Whether it’s defeating Magic Man at Princess High Tea (back off with your dumb irony and words and junk, Magic Man!), celebrating birthdays in the FIRST PERSON (ooooo), discovering the whereabouts of Lumpy Space Princess’s missing star (y’all better have flippin’ good alibis, OK?), crowning the Best Princess Ever (who will take home the coveted Betamax 3000 Tiara Buffer?!), or overseeing a phantasmagoric* (*phantasmagoric: dreamy, weird, changing, shifting) hot air balloon race, these princess-focused adventures pack a most mathematical punch!  Princess Bubblegum, LSP, Turtle Princess, Muscle Princess, Hot Dog Princess—the list goes on! All these princesses and more grace the pages of this specially curated Adventure Time collection, featuring issues #15, 20, 35, and 62–69 of the original comics run with stories written by Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), Mariko Tamaki (Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me), and Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars: Phasma), and drawn by Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb (Midas) and Ian McGinty (Bee and PuppyCat)!

(W) Jordan Clark (A) Atagun Ilhan (CA) Khary Randolph Black History: for painter Melvin Waring, it’s an actual super power! When Melvin’s wife mysteriously disappears, he must call on the most important Black figures of all time to save her from the futuristic Modern Living Corporation. A culturally rich, stunningly drawn graphic novel from two members of DC Entertainment’s Milestone Initiative: writer Jordan Clark (Aquaman, Star Wars Adventures) and artist Atagun Ilhan (Poison Ivy, The Shadow Cabinet). “Right out of the gate, I loved ANCESTRAL RECALL! …It's SINNERS meets QUANTUM LEAP.” -Steve Orlando

(W/A/CA) Maria Llovet Babygirl meets Black Mirror in ARTIFICIAL, the new spicy sci-fi romance by acclaimed creator Maria Llovet. Clara, a fashion stylist disillusioned with love, turns to a futuristic dating service offering lifelike android partners. What begins as curiosity blossoms into passion, but when her dream lover glitches into a possessive stalker, she finds herself trapped in a game of desire, control, and survival. If you’ve devoured A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, or From Blood and Ash but have never dipped into the world of graphic storytelling, ARTIFICIAL is the perfect first spicy step. Ready for more? Check out CRAVE and VIOLENT FLOWERS also by MARIA LLOVET and available now!

(W) Jeff Parker, Roger Langridge (A) Ciro Cangialosi, Carlo Lauro, Stefano Porcu (CA) Jae Lee CELEBRATING A NEW ERA OF GETTING DANGEROUS! Nearly three decades after the debut of the original Darkwing Duck animated show, Disney and Dynamite Entertainment returned to the streets of St. Canard with all-new comic book series showcasing the Terror That Flaps in the Night — and that triumphant title quickly spawned two spectacular spinoff series that continued its success! Now, for the first time ever, all eight issues of JEFF PARKER and CIRO CANGIALOSI’s Negaduck and all five issues of ROGER LANGRIDGE and CARLO LAURO’s Justice Ducks are collected here in a single definitive omnibus edition — a treasure that no true web-footed fan can do without!

(W) Daniel Kibblesmith (A) Ted Brandt, Ro Stein (CA) Tad Stones HE PUTS THE “ABLE” IN “UNRELIABLE NARRATOR”! He is the terror that flaps in the night! The fowl that felons most fear! A legend in his own time (and his own mind)! He is… DARKWING DUCK! But how did this avian exemplar develop his redoubtable reputation? What lessons did he learn in his early days of crime-busting and foe-foiling? His legion of fans (or, at least, his adopted daughter, Gosalyn) want to know — and DW is more than happy to tell her the whole (possibly embellished) story in this unauthorized (and unorganized) autobiography! Acclaimed author DANIEL KIBBLESMITH (Black Panther vs. Deadpool) and the double-headed art team of TED BRANDT & RO STEIN (The Mighty Captain Marvel) return to the rooftops of St. Canard for an all-new tale that revisits (and revises) Darkwing Duck’s formative years. Collecting issues #1-6 of the high-flying series, Darkwing Duck: Year One, Part One also includes a complete cover gallery featuring iconic imagery from BRANDT & STEIN, MARK BAGLEY, NICOLETTA BALDARI, CIRO CANGIALOSI, and TAD STONES — creator of the original Darkwing Duck animated series!

(W) Daniel Kibblesmith (A) Ted Brandt, Ro Stein (CA) Tad Stones HE PUTS THE “ABLE” IN “UNRELIABLE NARRATOR”! He is the terror that flaps in the night! The fowl that felons most fear! A legend in his own time (and his own mind)! He is… DARKWING DUCK! But how did this avian exemplar develop his redoubtable reputation? What lessons did he learn in his early days of crime-busting and foe-foiling? His legion of fans (or, at least, his adopted daughter, Gosalyn) want to know — and DW is more than happy to tell her the whole (possibly embellished) story in this unauthorized (and unorganized) autobiography! Acclaimed author DANIEL KIBBLESMITH (Black Panther vs. Deadpool) and the double-headed art team of TED BRANDT & RO STEIN (The Mighty Captain Marvel) return to the rooftops of St. Canard for an all-new tale that revisits (and revises) Darkwing Duck’s formative years. Collecting issues #1-6 of the high-flying series, Darkwing Duck: Year One, Part One also includes a complete cover gallery featuring iconic imagery from BRANDT & STEIN, MARK BAGLEY, NICOLETTA BALDARI, CIRO CANGIALOSI, and TAD STONES — creator of the original Darkwing Duck animated series!

(W/A/CA) Shigeru Mizuki Welcome to the wonderful and scary and silly world of Yokai! The Definitive Yokai Field Guide introduces young readers to the fantastically fascinating world of Japanese folklore. Universally beloved cartoonist and Eisner Hall of Fame inductee Shigeru Mizuki’s passion for researching and writing about Japan’s yokai knows no bounds. In this perfect companion to Mizuki’s Kitaro comics and art books, kids and kids at heart can now discover this magical world and its many peculiar creatures all on their own. Translated by Mizuki scholar and yokai aficionado Zack Davisson, the most famous all-ages guide to yokai becomes available in English for the very first time.

(W) Tyler Kirkham (A) Tyler Kirkham, David Miller, Ifan Noor (CA) Tyler Kirkham If you are a fan of Invincible, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or Mortal Kombat, FINAL BOSS will knock your socks off! From the dynamic creator and artist, TYLER KIRKHAM (Amazing Spider-Man, Green Lantern), comes a thrilling new action hero: Tommy Brazen in FINAL BOSS! Get ready for an over-the-top adventure that's a high-octane nod to classic action stories. Trying to forge a new path, Tommy uses his newfound powers for various paid enforcer gigs and street fights, only to uncover a past far more complex than he ever imagined. Collects FINAL BOSS issues #1-5.

(W/A/CA) Stjepan Sejic **In Volume 3 of FINE PRINT (aka Why sex with gods is NOT a good idea), we dive in deep and discover that not all winged things are angels, not all horned ones bring damnation, and surprise-surprise, no amount of unbridled bliss can actually solve your problems.** Like any painkiller, bliss only takes you so far. This is a lesson that unlucky-in-love Lauren Thomas is going to have to learn the hard way, despite the aid of some of the underworld's foremost incubi. Even in Lauren's unique position - having divine entities at your romantic beck and call - wrestling with the past is no one's idea of a good time. Not that things are any easier for the immortals in Lauren's orbit; whether you execute contracts or shoot heart-shaped arrows, interpersonal dynamics always end up complicating things. Strap in, everyone – this is where it gets miserable.

(W) Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe, Michael Fleisher (A) Andy Kubert, Don Hudson, Herb Trimpe, Lee Weeks, Geof Isherwood (CA) Andy Kubert, Laura Martin ADVANCE SOLICIT YOOOO JOE! Everything changes HERE as the true face of Snake-Eyes is revealed for the first time! And in the historic 100th issue, Cobra Commander storms back into the fray in a game-changing chapter that redefined the entire series! Discover even more explosive moments from the series created by LARRY HAMA that changed the pop culture world forever! Collects G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #79-115 and G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS #16- 28.

(W) Larry Hama, Herb Trimpe, Michael Fleisher (A) Andy Kubert, Don Hudson, Herb Trimpe, Lee Weeks, Geof Isherwood (CA) Andy Kubert ADVANCE SOLICIT YOOOO JOE! Everything changes HERE as the true face of Snake-Eyes is revealed for the first time! And in the historic 100th issue, Cobra Commander storms back into the fray in a game-changing chapter that redefined the entire series! Discover even more explosive moments from the series created by LARRY HAMA that changed the pop culture world forever! Collects G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #79-115 and G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS #16- 28.

(W) Go Nagai (A/CA) 8Key When a UFO from the Vega Alliance arrives on Earth, humanity faces its biggest threat in an oncoming Alien invasion. But their hope arrives in another Alien, Duke Fleed, a refugee of the planet Fleed who finds his home in Japan. Duke pilots the mighty Grendizer, a weaponized Mech to fight off the Vega forces. Along with his best friend and partner Koji Kabuto, they fight to free Earth from the terror of the Vega forces.

(W) Jennie Wood (A/CA) Josh Cornillon If your entire life was online against your will--if everyone knew about your potty training, your first breakup, and even your coming out story--how would you feel? I Didn’t Ask For This follows the members of Not Your Baby Anymore, a group of kids who share one thing in common: their parents are social media influencers who have shared their entire lives online. The group forms a chosen family as each member struggles with how to break away from a life and fame that they didn’t ask for and do not want.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Shane Connery Volk In this brutal medieval noir, the Sheriff of Nottingham hunts killers, battles rebels, and unravels conspiracies—all while being hunted himself. With the ruthless “Hood” and the Merry Men waging war from the shadows, justice is a bloody game in a kingdom ruled by fear. In this gritty, twisted medieval noir, the Sheriff of Nottingham wages a brutal war on crime, corruption and rebellion across fifteen blood-soaked chapters. As he hunts killers, uncovers conspiracies and clashes with the Merry Men—led by the mysterious and dangerous “Hood”—the Sheriff finds himself caught between England’s most ruthless power-brokers and the outlaws of Sherwood Forest. No one is innocent, and loyalty is a weapon in a land ruled by fear, secrets and steel. Collects Nottingham Volumes 1–3 (#1–15), Tales from Nottingham (#1-6), “A Very Merry Christmas” FCBD Special, and “The Witch of Winter Hill” short from Tales from the Cave.

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples ADVANCE SOLICIT At last, it’s finally here: the fourth massive hardcover collection of SAGA, the bestselling sci-fi/fantasy series from the multiple Eisner Award-winning team of FIONA STAPLES and BRIAN K. VAUGHAN. After the most shocking tragedy of her young life, Hazel and her star-crossed family embark on an emotional new adventure, one that takes them to a few unexpected corners of the universe. Collecting eighteen issues, including the storyline that won the title’s second Hugo Award, this deluxe edition features a striking, all-new original cover from Fiona Staples, as well as exclusive extras, including a gallery of never-before-seen Saga artwork from some of Fiona and Brian’s favorite creators. Collects SAGA #55-72

(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Michael Cho THE GHOSTS THAT HAUNT HIM! The Guardian of the Spaceways returns for more evil-thwarting action in the first collection of his hit series’ second season — and the threats faced by Team Space Ghost are bigger and badder than ever! • The villainous Toymaker hijacks an amusement park world! • The unscrupulous Eclipse Woman feuds with Boss Parko! • Tarko the Terrible emerges from his icy exile to resume his conquests! • An assassination attempt sparks war between the Crystalline Empire and the Kingdom of the Space Sharks! • Space Vampires attack — and Space Ghost is infected! Collecting issues #1-6 of the stellar series from acclaimed creators DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU, Space Ghost Season Two: Until the Stars Run Cold Vol. 1 also includes a complete cover gallery featuring work from some of the galaxy’s greatest artists!

(W) David Pepose (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Michael Cho THE GHOSTS THAT HAUNT HIM! The Guardian of the Spaceways returns for more evil-thwarting action in the first collection of his hit series’ second season — and the threats faced by Team Space Ghost are bigger and badder than ever! • The villainous Toymaker hijacks an amusement park world! • The unscrupulous Eclipse Woman feuds with Boss Parko! • Tarko the Terrible emerges from his icy exile to resume his conquests! • An assassination attempt sparks war between the Crystalline Empire and the Kingdom of the Space Sharks! • Space Vampires attack — and Space Ghost is infected! Collecting issues #1-6 of the stellar series from acclaimed creators DAVID PEPOSE and JONATHAN LAU, Space Ghost Season Two: Until the Stars Run Cold Vol. 1 also includes a complete cover gallery featuring work from some of the galaxy’s greatest artists!

(W) Todd McFarlane (A) Whilce Portacio, Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld (CA) Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane THE ENDGAME CONTINUES! Jim Downing battles the dark, addictive force of the HELLSPAWN entity while struggling to recall his past. After waking from a memory-less coma, Jim grapples with a violent power that surfaces under stress, becoming embroiled in a conspiracy involving agents from Heaven and Hell, and receiving dubious assistance. Jim's quest for identity reveals unsettling truths about his past, while the Spawn entity within him grows stronger, deepening his dependence on its power. Additional features include a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes artwork. Collects SPAWN issues #191-196.

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Frank Quitely SUPERMAN DAY 2025 — ALL-STAR SUPERMAN: THE DELUXE EDITION HC (VARIANT DUST JACKET) THE ICONIC MASTERWORK RETURNS IN A STUNNING NEW EDITION WITH A NEW DUST JACKET AND DIGITAL CODE FOR THE ANIMATED MOVIE! Celebrate SUPERMAN DAY with a deluxe presentation of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s beloved All-Star Superman, featuring a brand-new dust jacket featuring the animated movie key art created exclusively for this edition. This oversize hardcover collects the complete 12-issue series—an emotional, visually arresting reinvention of the Man of Steel that captures the wonder and optimism of the Golden Age while forging something entirely new. Includes behind-the-scenes extras and a digital code for the All-Star Superman Animated Original Movie. An essential for any Superman fan.

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Bilquis Evely SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW — THE DELUXE EDITION HC THE DEFINITIVE SUPERGIRL SAGA—NOW IN DELUXE FORMAT WITH AN EXCLUSIVE DUST JACKET BY BILQUIS EVELY. Her planet is gone. Her mission to protect her infant cousin proved unnecessary. Her identity has been shaped in someone else’s shadow. But when a young girl seeks her help to avenge the destruction of her world, Kara begins a journey that will redefine her future. Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s critically acclaimed, cosmic odyssey is collected here in a stunning deluxe hardcover featuring: • The complete 8-issue series • A brand-new introduction by Tom King • A new dust jacket featuring art by Bilquis Evely • The never-before-published alternate script for Issue #6 • Behind-the-scenes art and process materials • A new dust jacket by Evely A modern classic now presented as it deserves.

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Jamal Campbell (CA) Dan Mora SUPERMAN VOL. 1: SUPERCORP HC — SUPERMAN DAY SPECIAL EDITION THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE FOR THE MAN OF STEEL BEGINS HERE WITH THIS HARDCOVER EDITION WITH A NEW DUST JACKET! Superman has returned to Metropolis—and for the first time in years, the future looks bright. With Lex Luthor finally behind bars and the Super-Family stronger than ever, Clark Kent is ready to rebuild the life he nearly lost. But in a city like Metropolis, peace never lasts for long. As iconic foes and deadly new enemies rise from the shadows to challenge the Man of Steel, an unexpected force steps in to support him: SUPERCORP. Yes… Supercorp. What secret project has Lex placed in Superman’s hands from his prison cell—and why would he entrust his greatest rival with his legacy? What is Superman willing to risk to uncover the truth? From DC Universe architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and award-winning artist Jamal Campbell (Far Sector), this bold new era ushers in an iconic chapter for Superman—one that welcomes brand-new readers while delivering everything longtime fans crave. This SUPERMAN DAY special edition collects Superman (2023) #1–5, and features a new dust jacket showcasing stunning artwork by Dan Mora. The future of Metropolis starts now—stand with the Last Son of Krypton as he takes his next giant leap.

(W/A/CA) Ruben Bolling Back to the beginning, where it all started. Volume 1 of Tom the Dancing Bug collects the comic strips from 1990 to 1994! 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. “Behold the wondrous, whimsical, witty world that is Tom the Dancing Bug! If you're someone who's not a fan of potent political humor with an incisive absurdist twist that's not only consistently funny, but downright therapeutic for an ailing world, I suggest you avoid this book like the plague. For everyone else, it's a MUST-READ!” —Mark Hamill

(W/A/CA) Zhang Xiaoyu Love is never lost . . . Fan is a young Chinese engineer who lost his wife in a Japanese bombing raid in 1937. Mingfeng was a popular performer at the local opera, and he is devastated by the loss. Distraught, he builds an extraordinary automaton that replaces her at the theater. Meanwhile, war rages throughout the city, and orphaned children run wild under the direction of local potentates in an attempt to thrive and survive. When those potentates take notice of the mysterious beauty, suspicions and desires start to grow. Mix in an American airman and the tensions of war, and things build to an explosive finale. Masterfully mixing a snapshot of war-torn China with the philosophical sci-fi questions of a Philip K. Dick novel, Twin Lotuses is a beautifully illustrated story capturing an ugly time and the flicker of hope, love, and ambition that shone through it all.

(W) Ai Jiang From the Nebula and Bram Stoker Award®-winning author comes the lyrical and moving science-fantasy follow-up to A Palace Near the Wind, as Lufeng and her sister Sangshu fight to protect their culture and their world. For readers of Nghi Vo, Amal El-Mohtar and Kritika H. Rao.Fleeing from the bone palace and crashing into the waters below its steep walls, Lufeng and her siblings reach Gear, with its huge deadly water wheels, where their sister Sangshu is waiting for them. In the chaos of the enormous waves, within moments they're snatched away and taken into rebel territory, where they learn more of the deadly experiments Zinc has wreaked upon the people.Loyal to Copper now, Sangshu herself is a victim of Zinc's experiments. Desperate to find her family, she races through Gear to Engine, ruthless Zinc's industrial heartland, where she burns with a desire to fix her own mistakes and those of others and find a way to save her world.This powerful, beautifully told novella explores the bonds of family, the pain of leaving all you have known behind, and the terrible price of our industrial future.

(W) Natsumi Inoue; Miraijin A (A) jimmy It's brains over brawn in this new isekai adventure! One day when leaving work, a salaryman dies and is reborn in another world as the weak child of the noble Louvent family. Using his appraisal skill, which lets him see the stats of others, young Ars Louvent recruits the best people to his side in order to turn his country around.A salaryman suffers a heart attack and is reborn in another world as Ars Louvent, the child of an aristocratic house. Though lacking in physical strength, Ars has a unique appraisal skill that lets him see other people's stats and latent abilities. He puts this skill to the test by discovering a downtrodden young man with fearsome blade skills and a street urchin with a knack for magic. Has Ars found the diamonds in the rough that will help him secure his family's fortunes?

(W) Shisui Meikyou (A) Takafumi Oomae (CT) tef LIGHT IN THE DARKNESSLight takes a moment to savor his sweet revenge on Sionne, but there is no rest for the wrathful as Mei arrives with shocking news—Light's sister Yume has been found! Light heads to the Human Kingdom to bring Yume to safety, but along the way must face the memories of his time in the darkest Abyss!Full Title: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Trusted Companions Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to the Gift of an Unlimited Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge on my Former Party Members and the World (Manga)

(W) Andy Diggle, Rob Williams (A/CA) Leandro Fernandez ANDY DIGGLE AND LEANDRO FERNANDEZ RETURN TO THE GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT UNIVERSE! The follow-up to the incredible Elseworlds saga Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age introduces a steam-powered Justice League for the Gilded Age! While Batman, Superman, and a posse of strange new heroes might be able to handle Lex Luthor and his Kryptonite-fueled Metallo robot, they’re going to need even more firepower to take on his new ally: General Zod! But something far more sinister--something hiding behind the very veil of our reality--is pulling Zod's strings. Can this newly-formed League join forces to save humanity? Collects BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT: A LEAGUE FOR JUSTICE #1-6.

(W) Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid GamemeetsWorld Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now!CAN YOU REACH THE PEAK?The sun rises on the last day of the Neo-Egoist League, and the two undefeated juggernauts, France's PXG and Germany's Bastard München, prepare to kick off a battle for the ages. Whether it's flow, originality, or meta vision, Isagi has unlocked countless new weapons and abilities on the road to the final match...but so has the enemy! When everyone's playing at such a high level, anything less than peak performance could spell defeat...

(W) Yuri Sonoda ANOTHER SURPRISING CHANGE FOR THE STRAY CAT FRIENDSJust when Maruru and Hachi and their friends had gotten comfortable living in the shelter, some of them were taken to the shelter’s cat café. Now they need to get used to life as cast members of the café, which is completely different from the old days on the street. Hachi, though, isn’t ready for that yet, and is left at the shelter...where he is confronted with a fateful foe!

(W) Konami Kanata (A) Catherine Bouvier From the creator of the best seller series, Chi's Sweet Home comes a new adventure set in France!Encore, Encore, EncoreBy popular demand Chi and her family, of international and New York Times bestseller fame, are back. And so we meet again, in Paris, the City of Light and of Love, no less! But...those pretty cobblestone streets aren't for roaming freely?!