DEATH IS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR JED MACKAY'S MAGICAL RUN! When Stephen Strange is murdered, his friends mourn, his enemies rage at having been deprived of the killing blow and dark forces set their sights on an unprotected Earth. As the planet's remaining magicians race to protect our world, one very surprising investigator must unravel the mystery of Doctor Strange's murder. But can he do it before his own time runs out? In the aftermath, Earth needs a new Sorcerer Supreme - and Clea Strange is the ideal candidate! But as Clea faces threats including the Harvestman, the Shadow Knight and her own mother, Umar, she remains determined to find a way to bring her husband back to life. But even if Doctor Strange can return, his own greatest enemy may well be…himself! Guest-starring the new Secret Defenders! Collecting DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE #1-5, DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE: SPIDER-MAN, STRANGE (2022) #1-10 and DOCTOR STRANGE (2023) #1-18. Rated T+

(W/A) Kakeru It's time for the players of Free Life Fantasy Online to set sail to a deserted island for the second official event! Tsukishiro Kotone, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, has partied up and worked out the best equipment for the challenges that lay ahead, but nothing's straightforward in the world of FLFO. What mysteries inhabit the deserted island? And can the players band together to solve them?

(W/A/CA) Masaaki Ninomiya The madness and rage of the Goto family grows beyond what could be imagined, and it may give them the ability to decimate the armed forces of the police. The crazed clan pushes things to the next level, even at the expense of sacrificing themselves.

(W) Phil Hester, Leonardo Romero, Dan WattersWes Craig, Andrew Krahnke, Larry Hama, Dani (A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert, Laura Martin **SUPERSTAR CREATORS PRESENT UNFORGETTABLE ALL-NEW G.I. JOE SILENT MISSIONS ** The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE.  Now, experience five ALL-NEW silent issues featuring the most popular G.I. Joe characters, including Duke, Roadblock, Jinx, Spirit, Beach Head, and more from the most acclaimed voices in comics!  Collects G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #21, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – BEACH HEAD #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – JINX #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – SPIRIT #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – ROADBLOCK #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – DUKE #1

(W) Phil Hester, Leonardo Romero, Dan WattersWes Craig, Andrew Krahnke, Larry Hama, Dani (A) Various (CA) Ed Hannigan, Klaus Janson **SUPERSTAR CREATORS PRESENT UNFORGETTABLE ALL-NEW G.I. JOE SILENT MISSIONS ** The face of comic books changed forever when G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #21 introduced fans to the “Silent Interlude,” an action-packed story with NO DIALOGUE.  Now, experience five ALL-NEW silent issues featuring the most popular G.I. Joe characters, including Duke, Roadblock, Jinx, Spirit, Beach Head, and more from the most acclaimed voices in comics!  Collects G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #21, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – BEACH HEAD #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – JINX #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – SPIRIT #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – ROADBLOCK #1, G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO – DUKE #1

(W/A) Syundei The hit Boys' Love comedy returns in an all-new edition-just in time for the upcoming anime! Nakamura is a shy boy who falls in love at first sight with another boy-his dreamy high school classmate Hirose. But there's a problem: they haven't met yet. And Nakamura is a total klutz who might bungle things before they even begin! In this endearing Boy's Love comedy about the trials of high school, follow Nakamura's hilarious attempts to cling to happiness.

(W) Coco Aino A Boys' Love romance that gives a whole new meaning to fanservice! Karasuma Koudai is an introverted university student who streams spicy ASMR roleplays once or twice a week. His view counts haven't been increasing as of late, though, so he's been thinking of quitting. Then he discovers that the cheerful and popular Minami Masayapolar oppositean avid listener who actively chats during his streams. Even more shocking is Minami's red-faced admission that he used Karasuma's ASMRs for his own self pleasure, 'I can't come without your voice...' Karasuma is so surprised that he offers to help without thinking. At first, he feels a sense of superiority from seeing Minami's lurid reactions to his voice, but he gradually finds that talking isn't enough-and grows to like Minami and wants to touch him gently.

(W) Fuyutsuki Koki (A) Masuke Mawata While secretly investigating Jill and Duke Berklein, Leia discovers that the duke is using Jill for her skills with poison magic. Not only that, but when Johann rushes back to warn the prince, he's captured by the enemy. With their allies dwindling, Prince Eric devises a plan to lure the duke to a glamorous party and expose his crimes for all to see! What will happen when the duke and the prince, who both staunchly hold on to their beliefs, finally confront each other?!

(W/A/CA) Azusa Banjo Hiura is excited to star in his class's tableau for the school festival, but his costume is ruined right before the big event. 'No... You, of all people, can make it work, Hiura.' The curtain rises on a 'Little Mermaid' that only Hiura can bring to life. You can't help but fall in love with the star of this gender-bending rom-com-the most powerful femboy of our time!

(W) Zac Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman, Jim Campbell For centuries, The UnBeing, a seemingly malevolent corpse, has swallowed all who dare tread near its sprawling mass. Now, the last survivors of a climate science team are trapped inside with only a mysterious humanoid known as The Stranger to guide them out. This incomprehensible Stranger claims to be a 19th-century British explorer. It claims to know the way back to the surface. It claims a new world is on its way. Perhaps if you listen closely, you can hear it breathing. But what is the cost of this new world? And who will be left to live in it? The remaining survivors form a distrustful and desperate team. Together they must journey across impossible landscapes and contend with their own changing biology in order to find their way back home. As their journey into the Unbeing deepens, the series' most disturbing questions are answered…but the answers offer little comfort.

(W) Yuuri Seo (A) Makana Watari Fighting Kaiju with Kaiju! To take down the ferocious monsters attacking Japan, one pilot takes a chance on a secret weapon in this action manga. Japan has been devastated by attacks from giant monsters! Tanks, bombs, missiles, airpower-all are useless against the overwhelming threat. In a desperate gambit, ace pilot Yamato Shidou is placed onboard a giant biological weapon, codename: Kamui. The only thing that can beat a kaiju... is another kaiju!

(W/A/CA) Sumito Oowara Kanamori may love making money-but no matter the price, she's not going to sell out Eizouken's creative vision! It was the trailer they made for Clutch That Machete With Strength! that convinced Sowande, the strong-willed secretary of the Student Council, to approve Eizouken as a campus club at Shibahama High. But Sowande has warned Eizouken all along that if they try to win an audience for their anime outside the school, they risk a collision between their creative freedom as amateur students, and the grown-up world of media and politicians.

(W) Christopher Cantwell (A/CA) Victor Santos Back in print for the first time in over 75 years... the world's only hard-boiled boy detective — KID MAROON. From the shared genius of Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man, Doctor Doom) and Victor Santos (Polar, Violent Love) comes an all-new Kid Maroon graphic novel, featuring the rich history of Pep Shepard's beloved boy detective, including strips long considered lost to time. Two years ago, Walden Maroon outgrew his small town, his loving parents, and the low stakes mysteries involving missing butterflies and stolen cookies. Since then, he's dwelled within the cesspit of Crimeville, where murders, vice, and corruption are the city’s bread and butter. But at 12 years old, Kid is weary. When a string of horrific killings and arsons spring up in the streets, can he crack the case with his quick wits and slingshot? Or does Kid Maroon secretly yearn for what he's never gotten to be... a kid?

(W) Kuboken There's only one way to take down an undead king. All you need is an undead killer shark infected with the S-Virus! Shiromi and her unintended familiar, Sharkiller, are working together to do their very first good deed by saving the Hamunanptra Kingdom from its corrupt ruler. But can she do so without accidentally murdering all of its citizens? And will this manga be able to go a full volume without making a very obvious Hollywood movie reference? The answer to both questions: I doubt it!

(W/A/CA) Adam Szym The cast and crew of an obscure film recount a tragedy that occurred during its doomed production. A young girl searches for her father in the darkness of the desert and stumbles upon an otherworldly cocktail party. Two strangers nurture violent thoughts in a bitter, lonely child as his village’s harvest festival nears. Connecting these three stories is one horrific theme . . . From cartoonist and illustrator Adam Szym comes a triptych of otherworldly science fiction horror stories about alien abduction and the negligence and malice that allows it to happen. Including the Ignatz Award–nominated A Cordial Invitation, Little Visitor, and a brand-new tale—Frolicker—this uncanny trilogy of graphic novellas is perfect for fans of The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, and all things beyond our understanding.

(W) Haka Tokura, Eiri Shirai (A) Shin Arakawa Half of Nactlibelle has fallen to the strongest boss they've ever faced. To protect his party members, Wim casts Shift: Puppenspieler, a taboo buff of great burden. It grants overwhelming speed and highly accurate prediction abilities. However, the boss has a secret move as well, forcing Wim to cast the maximum number of buffs possible on himself. Even if he wins this fight, can he hope to survive?

(W/A) Hitsuji Yamada Nishina-san, the part-timer at Yukichi's regular supermarket, recently quit her band. And now she's accidentally discovered that Yukichi, the mentor whom she so idolizes, is not actually a man in a cat suit--he's a real live cat! That changes...nothing?! Yukichi is still teaching Nishina-san all the ins and outs of housework and she's still giving him guitar lessons in exchange. Looks like 'Operation: Turn Nishina-san into a Self-sufficient Masterful Girl' is still a go!

The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9. Rated T+

The Marvel Masterworks boast an all-new restoration that makes these stories look better than ever! A rotten swamp monster never looked so good! Artist Mike Ploog joins writer Steve Gerber, and they'll have you turning pages to shuffle through the muck and loving every second of it. Gerber's stories continue to expand the strange world surrounding the Man-Thing - and the people, both helpful (Richard Rory) and hateful (F.A. Schist), who have been drawn into the monster's orbit. Of course, there's also top-notch, good-ol'-fashioned fighting. Who wouldn't want to see the Man-Thing and the Glob swinging fists? Do they even have fists? It doesn't matter, it's comic-book perfection. Meanwhile, the Foolkiller debuts, and Man-Thing is hauled to New York City where Reed Richards is left to wonder whether there's still a man inside the mire! Collecting MAN-THING (1974) #2-14, GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING (1974) #1-2 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED (1973) #5 and #8-9. Rated T+

(W/A/CA) Tourou After being crowned ruler once again, the Dark Lord of Agniin continues his quest to unite all monsters under one banner. Upon arriving in the Land of Dragons, he finds their kingdom locked in a feud with the vampires. The vampire queen proves willing to set differences aside, so the Dark Lord returns to the Dragon King with the hopes of forging an alliance. Thinking the Dark Lord weak, Nine Dust refuses his attempts at peace talks and instead chooses violence. But his problems have only just begun once his citizens witness his demoralizing defeat. Can the Dark Lord salvage this alliance and display true leadership, or is the Land of Dragons doomed to plunge into chaos?

(W) Marjorie Liu (A/CA) Sana Takeda “World-building on a scale rare in mainstream comics.” —The Hollywood Reporter The richly imagined world of** MONSTRESS **is an alternate 1900s Asia, with an art deco-infused steampunk aesthetic that's brimming with arcane dangers. Within it, a teenage girl struggles to overcome the trauma of war, a task that's made all the more difficult by her mysterious symbiotic link to an eldritch monster of tremendous power—a connection that will transform them both and place them in the crosshairs of both human and otherworldly powers. A perfect entry-point for new readers, MONSTRESS COMPENDIUM ONE collects the first eight volumes of the **New York Times-**bestselling series in one massive paperback compendium from creator/writer MARJORIE LIU (who made history as the first woman to win an Eisner Award for Best Writer) and creator/artist SANA TAKEDA.

(W) Kiyoko Iwami After Fuuko maliciously confesses her affair with Yuni to Nanase, Yuni must make a choice: her girlfriend Nanase who she loves but has been neglected by, or Fuuko who showers her with affection. When Nanase promises to make Yuni more of a priority, Yuni agrees to give them another chance at happiness, leaving Fuuko alone once more. For a time, their relationship seems better than ever. But how long can the peace last when Fuuko asks to see Yuni again?

(W/A/CA) Tommy Devoid COLLECTING THE WEB COMIC FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PRINT! Never Been Deader follows the wildly relatable Lifeless Carl as he reluctantly journeys through the afterlife. BEETLEJUICE MEETS THE OFFICE! Most of Carl’s time is spent in the offices of Afterlife Industries, where he works in the Department of Intake for the recently deceased. He is joined by his dead colleagues, who are equally reluctant to be there but are always ready to complain about their jobs over some coffee.

(W/A/CA) Attilio Micheluzzi Set during World War I and originally published in serial format from 1977–1982, Petra Chérie follows the adventures of Petra De Karlowitz, “Chérie” to creator Attilio Micheluzzi, who addresses her throughout the book. Born to a Polish businessman and the most beautiful woman in Paris, raised in Canton, China, and now based in neutral Holland, she is a spy who answers only to herself. Evoking but cleverly eschewing stereotypes of the femme fatale, Petra is equally at home in the cockpit of an airplane and behind the wheel of a motorcar. More than that, she is an endlessly fascinating enigma and one of the most iconic characters in Italian comics.In short, thrilling tales across sky, sea, and land, zipping from Northern Europe to Mitteleuropa, from the Balkans to the Bosphorus to the nascent Soviet Union, Micheluzzi grapples with an era when Europe’s borders were in flux and battle lines were often blurred. Petra steps in where national allegiances come into conflict with our common humanity.Attilio Micheluzzi, an architect by training who grew up between Istria, Libya, and Naples, brings his international experiences and his keen sense of perspective to his work. In the tradition of the Corto Maltese adventures and stylish look of Guido Crepax’s Valentina, Petra Chérie is the touchstone book in Fantagraphics’ comprehensive Micheluzzi library, prepared in collaboration with the author’s daughter Agnese Micheluzzi.

(W) Paul Tobin (A) Steve Dutro & Various Zomboss visits his old model train, dubbed 'Big Spitball,' in a gigantic train set that takes up a whole warehouse. Using the Big Spitball's zuclear-powered engine and shrink ray, Zomboss miniaturizes the buildings of Neighborville and adds them to the huge diorama! He even shrinks down a building with Nate, Patrice, Crazy Dave, and some plants inside! Now the team and their plant pals need to reach the engine of the Big Spitball to unshrink themselves and save Neighborville!

(A) Chuck Cuidera & Various We probably already said this before but this title has the lot... including persuasive evidence that animated corpses (that's zombies to you, fella!) used to be gray and had see-through rib-cages. Just shows you how far medical science has come in the almost seventy intervening years. They're all good, these books we're bringing out, but this one may well be the gerkin on the burger. Presented in our popular Softee format for the very first time! Collects Web of Evil #11-15 (February-June 1954).

(A) Vern Henkel & Various Gear up for action with Military Comics Volume 9! This thrilling collection features issues #30, #31, and #32, bringing you high-octane adventures from the Golden Age of comics. Join Blackhawk and his daring squadron as they take to the skies to battle nefarious villains and thwart global threats. Packed with riveting wartime stories, daring heroes, and classic 1940s artwork, this softcover edition is a must-have for fans of vintage comics and military-themed adventures.

(A) Reed Crandall & Various Step into the thrilling world of Police Comics Volume 2! This action-packed collection features issues #4, #5, and #6, showcasing classic Golden Age adventures. Follow the daring exploits of iconic heroes like Plastic Man, the Human Bomb, and Phantom Lady as they battle crime, corruption, and chaos. Filled with gripping stories and vibrant 1940s artwork, this softcover edition is a treasure trove for fans of vintage comics and timeless heroics.

(W) Mr Tan (A/CA) Diane Le Feyer Meet Rebel Adele! Precocious and unpredictable, Adele is a young girl who keeps both her friends and her parents on their toes through her experiments and antics. When she finds herself propelled into the Land of Unwritten Tales, she immediately seeks to shake things up, not content to simply play princess in this supposed dream-come-true setting! Always one to bring rebellion, Adele's goal becomes writing a new sort of story altogether!

(W/A/CA) Amazing Ameziane FROM THE CREATOR OF QUENTIN BY TARANTINO THE FOURTH INSTALlMENT IN AMAZING AMEZIANE'S 'LEGENDARY DIRECTORS' OF GRAPHIC NOVELS! Following the story of the man behind the movies, Sergio Leone shows the insight behind the critically-acclaimed Dollars Trilogy director and takes a look at both the impact of his movies and the narrative of his life from his cinematic viewpoint.

(W) Joey Esposito (A) Sean Dove (CA) Erin Hunting Stroll along Sesame Street and join The Amazing Mumford, The Count, Big Bird, and more of your favorite furry friends in adventures for readers of all ages with this hardcover edition of Sesame Street: The Amazing Mumford’s Card Trick!You’re invited—The Amazing Mumford is taking the stage on Sesame Street for a night of magic! But when The Count volunteers to help with a trick, it does not go according to plan. All of the numbers have disappeared from Sesame Street! Can Mumford reverse his trick? Or are the numbers gone for good?

(W) Giovanni Barbieri (A/CA) Gianluca Pagliarani The crew of the rocket Vidar lands on a barren planet to rescue a lost patrol, but what they find can destroy mankind. The Shadow Planet is a unique take on retrofuturism, a story of Lovecraftian horror in space, featuring the awesome art of renowned Italian artist Gianluca Pagliarani.

(A) Myron Fass & Various I mean, c'mon! The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get, 'em folks. I'm coming over all wistful so you'll have to excuse me... it starts good and just keeps right on gettin' gooder. Featuring the talents of Myron Fass, Marty Elkin, Edvard Moritz, Bill Allison, Tony Tallarico and the wonderful Dick Ayers. Collects Secret Mysteries #17-19 (March 1954-July 1955) and Tense Suspense #1-2 (December 1958-February 1959).

(A) Myron Fass & Various I mean, c'mon! The original copies of these comics will have been swapped a hundred-fold or sold for pennies when the recess bell sounded in the magical long-ago frightful freakin' fab'n' fantastic fifties schoolyards. And now you can pick 'em up for peanuts. Go get, 'em folks. I'm coming over all wistful so you'll have to excuse me... it starts good and just keeps right on gettin' gooder. Featuring the talents of Myron Fass, Marty Elkin, Edvard Moritz, Bill Allison, Tony Tallarico and the wonderful Dick Ayers. Collects Secret Mysteries #17-19 (March 1954-July 1955) and Tense Suspense #1-2 (December 1958-February 1959).

(A) Rocco Mastroserio & Various Space Adventures Volume 10 features 'The Beast of Bardo'-alone on a strange planet, they had to survive this demon or perish! From the amazing duplicator emerges 'The Ambassador from Earth.' Olsen left Earth, never to return… until he had to make 'The Trip Back!' And finally, could you be one of the robots. No one believed it, until it was too late and they invaded the Earth! So join the crusade pilgrims and don't miss your place on this shuttle… because if you wanna get on board the space station you better be quick, cos these rockets will soon be out of this world! Collects Space Adventures #47-51 (September 1962-May 1963).

(A) Bill Molno & Various Space Adventures Volume 10 features 'The Beast of Bardo'-alone on a strange planet, they had to survive this demon or perish! From the amazing duplicator emerges 'The Ambassador from Earth.' Olsen left Earth, never to return… until he had to make 'The Trip Back!' And finally, could you be one of the robots. No one believed it, until it was too late and they invaded the Earth! So join the crusade pilgrims and don't miss your place on this shuttle… because if you wanna get on board the space station you better be quick, cos these rockets will soon be out of this world! Collects Space Adventures #47-51 (September 1962-May 1963).

THE LORD OF VAMPIRES STARS IN AN ACCLAIMED SERIES FROM MARVEL'S CLASSIC ERA OF HORROR! He rose from the grave in 1972, ushering in an Age of Horror like nothing seen before or since! Now behold the Prince of Darkness' first encounters with his most implacable enemies of the era, including legendary Blade the Vampire Hunter! With ghosts, mutants, mad scientists and more! Plus: A tour of the Lord of the Vampires' earlier U.S. activities, with such stops as the Pool of Blood and the Devil's Heart! Featuring Werewolf by Night and Lilith, Daughter of Dracula! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #1-31, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #15, GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1 and GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #2-4. Parental Advisory

THE LORD OF VAMPIRES STARS IN AN ACCLAIMED SERIES FROM MARVEL'S CLASSIC ERA OF HORROR! He rose from the grave in 1972, ushering in an Age of Horror like nothing seen before or since! Now behold the Prince of Darkness' first encounters with his most implacable enemies of the era, including legendary Blade the Vampire Hunter! With ghosts, mutants, mad scientists and more! Plus: A tour of the Lord of the Vampires' earlier U.S. activities, with such stops as the Pool of Blood and the Devil's Heart! Featuring Werewolf by Night and Lilith, Daughter of Dracula! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #1-31, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #15, GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1 and GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #2-4. Parental Advisory