(W/A/CA) Wann A giddy romantic fable, this story depicts Jay Jinn, a headstrong teenage rebel who's determined to prove she's serious about making art. J. Max is a tall debonair foreigner in Korea on business. On the surface it seems they have nothing in common. But then there are the interventions of friends and family who think they know what's best for them!

(W) Chris Condon & Various (A) Fernando Blanco & Various (CA) Jake Lynch From 1977 to 1990 the 2000 AD Annual was a staple of Christmas stockings across the length and breadth of the UK. And now… it's back! This landmark annual contains all-new stories featuring Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Rogue Trooper and more. It also brings back into print selected strips from 2000 AD's extensive archive. Includes brand new stories from an amazing line-up of some of the brightest stars of the comics world including Chris Condon, Si Spurrier, Alex Paknadel, Dan Abnett, Fernando Blanco, Jake Lynch, Hayden Sherman, and Phil Winslade.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) J.G. Jones Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid Art by Keith Giffen, Eddy Barrows, Chris Batista and Others After Infinite Crisis, the DC Universe had its most eventful year ever. It was a year without Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman?but not a year without heroes! Collects the entirety of the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed DC Comics weekly series!

(W) Asato Asato (A/CA) Shirabii Live to fight. Die with honor. That was all they knew, and they were proud. But as they saw themselves reflected in the Sirins-slaughtered by the thousands with nothing to show for it-a crack formed in their ironclad resolve. Shin's mind festered with doubt. Lena's heart tore at the seams as she struggled to understand him. Would they find common ground over the course of the United Kingdom operation? Or would they drift further apart...? For readers ages 16 and up.

(W/A/CA) Amano Jaku Following a wave of immigration, Japan has became a volatile mix of people and cultures, rocked by the protests of xenophobic extremists unhappy with the new status quo. A brash, job-hopping young woman named Riko is driving her scooter through one such protest when she sees a boy about to get run over by a truck. Riko just manages to shove him out of the way, and, in the hours that follow, she finds herself looking after the boy, named Eito. Riko takes Eito out for a bowl of ramen, but just as they're about to dig in, Eito is fired upon by a distant army sniper. As the bullet pierces the restaurant window and comes whizzing toward Eito, plant-like tendrils snake out from his arm and stop it in mid-flight. Who in the world is this boy?

(W/A) Gido Amagakure Since his parents died, manga artist Ichiro has barely scraped by, forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. He doesn't even have time to learn how to use a computer, which forces him to keep wrestling with pen and paper. Ichiro feel close to a total breakdown. But then a new assistant pops into Ichiro's life, and his prospects immediately start to brighten! She's an incredible artist, she always finishes on time, and she's beautiful, to boot! But she also seems to know an awful lot about him, and, soon, she makes a confession that bends Ichiro's mind beyond the confines of Earth.

The smash-hit Batman epic by modern master Frank Miller (BATMAN: YEAR ONE, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee and Scott Williams (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) is now collected in DC's Absolute format, including issues #1-9! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson's origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary and more!

2046. Haruyuki, a.k.a Silver Crow, member of the reborn Nega Nebulus, makes a certain blunder and sees a sudden, precipitous drop in Burst Points. Given that he is backed up against the wall, Takumu suggests he hire an Accelerated World 'bouncer.' Spring 2047. Haruyuki is plunged into an unprecedented crisis due to the machinations of new student Seiji Nomi. At the same time in Okinawa on a school trip, Kuroyukihime is set up for a 'duel' by a strange Burst Linker.

(W) Hitoma Iruma (A/CA) Non Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

(W) Hitoma Iruma (A) Raemz (CA) Non First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi... For Shimamura, this year's vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past!

(W) Yuko Ota, Ananth Panagariya (A) Ian McGinty (CA) Michael Dialynas WHY WE LOVE IT: We've always wondered what it would be like for Ooo if Finn and Jake were missing and we get our answer in this series! It's a chance to see the dynamic duo of Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun together and a fun adventure with a lot of problems and only half the solutions! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Ever what it would be like to have Marceline and Treetrunks partner up? Wonder how Ice King and Susan would fair as a crime-fighting duo? LSP and Lemongrab? Let's face it...with these kind of teams being lead by none other than Peppermint with the...help of Cinnamon Bun...this is a cooky series you won't want to miss. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: FINN AND JAKE ARE MISSING?! It's a dark day in Ooo, but fear not, Candy Kingdom-Peppermint Butler and Cinnamon Bun will…protect…you? Desperate times call for desperate measures and Princess Bubblegum has no choice but to turn to the gummiest of gumshoes. Peppermint Butler is on the case, and with Cinnamon Bun's complete lack of keen deductive skills, they just might have a

(W) Filipe Melo (A/CA) Juan Cavia Banding together one final time, a world-weary werewolf, a six-thousand-year-old demon, a nervous gargoyle, and a former pizza-delivery boy face a worldwide monster invasion! Dog Mendon?a is a hit sensation in its home country of Portugal, and this English-language edition includes a special making-of section and a foreword by legendary horror director and writer Tobe Hooper!

(W/A/CA) Mitsurou Kubo From the co-creator of Yuri!!! on Ice comes a dramatic, funny time-traveling high school story about what it means to cheer on a friend! What would you do if you had the chance to do everything... Again? Kinichiro isn't even that bad. It's just that on the first day of high school, his narrow eyes made him look shifty, so people assumed he was trouble. Now it's graduation, and he's looking back on three years with no friends. He never even joined a club. But after a bloody collision and an accidental fall, he wakes up a high school freshman, with the chance to try it all over... AGAIN!!

(W/A/CA) Hiroyuki Yoshiko is a hopefully clueless high school girl. Her rock-paper-scissors strategy is 'rock.' She somehow gets zeroes on multiple-choice tests. And she has an often-nearly-fatal weakness for bananas. Her devoted friends have no choice but to hang around and make sure nobody takes advantage of her. (Of course, the entertainment value might have something to do with it, too.) Cute characters, weird gags, and lots and lots of bananas!

(W/A) Gamon Sakurai High school student Kei Nagai is killed in a traffic accident, but immediately revives to learn that he may not be human at all. Instead, he may be a Demi-Human, a mysterious almost immortal being blessed with amazing super-human abilities. Scared, he runs away, and is aided in his escape from society by his friend Kai. Unfortunately for Kei, the manhunt is on and he will soon be caught within a conflict between mankind and other Demi-Humans as they prepare to fight for global supremacy.

(W/A/CA) Haro Aso The battle against the King of Hearts continues as Arisu and his team struggle to make up for their shocking point deficit. But no matter what strategy they try, the king and his compatriots maintain the upper hand. When each move is a matter of life or death and no victory comes without sacrifice, can Arisu and his team bear another loss to secure the win? For mature audiences.

(W/A/CA) Haro Aso The Face Card games continue to be a deadly challenge to Borderland's visitors, with most having complicated or confusing rules meant to trick players into dooming themselves. In contrast, the King of Spades' game is refreshingly direct-kill or be killed. Can an uneasy coalition of visitors band together to take down the sniper King before his bullets declare game over for everyone? For mature audiences.

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Frank Quitely Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC?s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Combining their singular talents to create a fresh and brilliant vision of the Man of Steel, comics storytellers Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely tell one of the greatest Superman stories ever imagined. ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN! Topsy-turvy madness on the backwards Bizarro planet. A bottled city that proves you can never go home again. A living sun hell-bent on destroying humanity. A world without the Man of Steel. Twelve impossible labors and mere moments to save the Earth. The multiple-award winning ALL-STAR SUPERMAN is an eternal story true to the greatest character from the golden age of comics.Featuring iconic characters Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and Bizarro, this full color edition collects the entire story, All-Star Superman #1-12.

(W) Mayo Momoyo & Various A zany romantic comedy starring a duke's daughter, who's more of a fighter than a lady, and a prince who happens to be into that! Maria, the daughter of a duke, grew up believing she would one day inherit her father's dukedom. Accordingly, she focused her attentions on honing her martial arts prowess, while thoughts of marriage fell by the wayside. But the arrival of a baby brother in her family means she's losing her role as heir! Now that she's decided it's time to marry after all, she's arrived a little late to the game! Are there even any eligible bachelors left?

(W) Gerry Conway, Various (A) Ross Andru, Various (CA) Gil Kane Peter Parker's life has never been easy, but it's hard for things to get worse after your dead girlfriend shows up on your doorstep. Uh-oh, we've challenged that infamous Parker luck - which means things will definitely get worse! Spidey?you've been cloned! In the storyline that shocked the comics world, the scheming Jackal has cloned both Gwen Stacy and Spider-Man, and now Spidey must face one of his greatest personal tragedies! Then, Doc Ock returns - and he's brought the ghost of Hammerhead with him! And they're not the only ones back from the grave. The Kingpin is out to resurrect his son - and he can, if Spider-Man dies! This Epic Collection isn't all reanimation-a-go-go, though. Peter and Mary Jane's relationship blossoms in these pages - and they even share their first kiss! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #143-164 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL (1964) #10. Rated T

(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) Scott Hampton & Various (CA) David Mack The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula award-winning novel and hit Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a graphic novel for the first time! Collecting the first nine issues of the American Gods comic book series, along with art process features, high res scans of original art, layouts, character designs, and variant covers by Becky Cloonan, Skottie Young, Fabio Moon, Dave McKean, and more!

(W) Simon Birks (A/CA) Willi Roberts Following the events of volume one, we return to a happier time in Hannah?s past. Dr. Hannah Curtis is seven years old and loves her father. With her sister away, she goes to bed dreaming of the presents she will open in the morning, not realizing the events about to unfold. But Hannah's resourceful and has help on the inside, and when she discovers what's truly happening, she runs to the only place she's told not to: into the Fracture itself.Collects ANTARCTICA #6-10

(W/A/CA) Haruka Mitsui High school memories last a lifetime, but the pandemic threatens to steal these special moments from Mizuho and her friends. The students successfully rally to have their school festival, bringing hope and boosting morale. It's the perfect escape to find romance, but for Kizuki, Mizuho still won't return his affections. Will he wind up settling for unrequited love? How does the heart heal after a battle for love?

(W/A/CA) Haruka Mitsui Mizuha's seventeenth birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn't interested in her. But when her longtime childhood friend asks her out, Mizuha has to sort out what this change could mean. And her feelings may not be the only ones changing! Adding to the challenge is a global pandemic, upending the hopes and joys of high school life. But romance is resilient, and crushes and confessions flourish among Mizuha's friends.

(W) Jesse Stern (A) Keith Champagne (CA) David Nakayama The legends from the battle royale video game find themselves pulled together to rescue the city from Mad Scientists, brutal assassins, and the sudden and sinister grip of The Syndicate, a corrupt cabal attempting to 'fix' arena outcomes in their favor. Will the legends hold up to their celebrity status and be the heroes Solace needs? Collects the four-issue miniseries.

Every enemy. Against each other. For centuries, the cloak-and-dagger coalition of conspiracies collectively known as The Sect has worked together to bring silent oppression and undercover tyranny to a world that thought it was free. But, now after centuries of profit sharing and uneasy alliances, the factions of The Sect are about to erupt into open conflict?and the only men that can end the insanity are Archer & Armstrong! Too bad they're fighting for different sides! Why? How? And will either survive? The knockdown, drag-out A&A event of the year starts now - and no conspirator is safe! Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #14-17 by New York Times best-selling writer Fred Van Lente (Incredible Hercules) and acclaimed artists Khari Evans (Harbinger) and ChrisCross (Superman/Batman), jump into the series that IGN calls 'a must read' with an all-new adventure pitching Archer & Armstrong into their biggest battle yet!

(W) VARIOUS (A) Various (CA) Dan Parent Archie and his friends make their TRIUMPHANT return with 1,000 more pages of hilarity, hijinks, and heartwarming tales!

(W) Dan Parent, Various (A) VARIOUS, Dan Parent (CA) Francis Bonnet, Jeff Shultz BRAND NEW STORY! 'Jurassic Farce!' Travel back in time to the world of 'Archie 1'! A prehistoric version of Archie and the gang have been noticing how many traffic jams there are with all the dinosaurs clogging up the roadways. There has to be another way to remedy this situation! Cue caveman genius Dilton, who's devised a system of air travel featuring the pterodactyls. What could possibly go wrong?!

(W) Square Enix, Claytechworks Co. Ltd (A) Naoki Ikushima An oversized full-color hardcover collection of art and commentary from the creators of the Bravely Default saga. Explore the world of Excillant across over three hundred pages of endearing character design, breathtaking landscapes, and playful marketing art-all with developer commentary published for the first time in English! Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021! This localization of original Japanese material features gorgeous concept art and extensive commentary from the games' creative teams. Discover what lies beyond the horizon!

(W/A) Mattel Witness Eternia as you've never seen it before! This exciting tome brings you an all new look at the newest incarnation of Masters of the Universe, bringing an exciting sci-fi twist to the classic series. Featuring a behind-the-scenes look at all of He-Man's allies, the evil minions of Skeletor, and the strange and alien landscapes, creatures, technology of Eternia! In addition, this volume showcases the creation process of all aspects of this show with never-before-seen material. Dark Horse Books and Mattel proudly present: The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! A welcome addition to the collection of any Masters of the Universe fan! o A behind the scenes look at the hit animated series now airing on Netflix!

(W) Paul Davies (A) Second Dinner Studios Inc. Including over one hundred characters and locations from across Marvel's bustling Multiverse, The Art of Marvel SNAP is a fabulous way to indulge in the artistry that brings Marvel SNAP to life! Players assemble powerful team-ups with fan-favorite heroes and villains across varied Marvel Universe locations. Now, fans can pore over every exciting detail of the game's elaborate, original artwork from many of the world's most creative artists in this beautiful art book format! Bursting with art, this captivating gallery is further explored through developer commentary that offers fans exclusive insights from game developer Second Dinner. This full-cover collection celebrates Marvel's award-winning, smash hit digital collectable card battler game with art from over 300 developer-selected cards created for the game.

(A) Matt Murray The Smurfs are back! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the art that went into the making of the new movie, releasing July 2025! Journey into the world of Smurfs with fresh takes on well-known characters such as Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Grouchy Smurf, Gargamel, and Azrael, as well as a few brand-new faces. Visit some familiar locations-such as Smurf Village, Smurfberry Glade, and Gargamel's Evil Workshop, and take a tour of some new places as well! See how the art was developed, from concept to final, creating the animated wonder that ended up on the screen. This hardcover measures 11" x 12", showcasing the beauty of the art and giving fans an opportunity to revisit their favorite characters and locations from the film.

Blasting into theaters the summer of 2023, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a completely new take on the heroes in a half shell. This volume offers an in-depth look at the unique designs and stunning visuals that make up this fresh spin on a classic franchise! Includes character designs and turnarounds, vehicle concepts, location designs, and development art. Director Jeff Rowe, Producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and other leadership and crew from across the production were interviewed and shared a range of behind-the-scenes stories and insights that make this book a spectacular companion to the film. Lovingly crafted by Turtles aficionado Jim Sorenson (The Art of the Angry Birds Movie, Transformers: Legacy, Transformers: A Visual History, The G.I. Joe Field Manual), with a special interivew with the incomparable Seth Rogen (Executive Producer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and the voice of Bebop), an Introduction by Director Jeff Rowe, and a Foreword from Nickelodeon & Paramount Animation President Ramsey Naito; this book is everything a TMNT fan

Fifty years after a time traveler brings science and technology to the medieval ages, corporations have replaced kingdoms, and the future teeters on a bleak precipice. Agents and assassins, hired for their specialties by the rivaling companies, stem the flow of information with the flow of blood. But the current system can't hold, and the balance of power is shifting...

(W) Natsumi Inoue (A/CA) jimmy 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) Guillaume Dorison (A/CA) Ennio Bufi The secret struggle between Assassins and Templars hits the Vietnam War in a special, complete edition of this exciting graphic novel! An exciting thriller set in the world of Assassin's Creed, from Guillaume Dorison (Assassin's Creed: Conspiracies, Devil May Cry) and artist Ennio Bufi (They Made History). When a Japanese hacker discovers a massive Templar data leak, his investigation leads him to relive the memories of an Assassin cell operating in the depths of 'Nam! Collects Volume 1 and 2 of Assassin's Creed: Bloodstone

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson & Various (CA) Alex Ross A superpowered convict must turn detective to protect his community. A young lawyer becomes entangled with a chilling avenger. A television actor finds himself playing superhero for real. A living cartoon reflects on his strange life. And much more, including a guide to Astro City's heroes, history, and neighborhoods illustrated by an all-star roster of artists. Star creators KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, ALEX ROSS, and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes. Collects ASTRO CITY, VOL. 2 #13-22; ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5; ASTRO CITY SPECIAL #1; portions of 9-11: THE WORLD'S FINEST COMIC BOOK WRITERS & ARTISTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER #2; and ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR'S GUIDE.

What's left of humanity lives in fear for their lives in this exciting, terrifying manga that's a number one bestseller in the U.S. and Japan. Humankind is down to just a few thousand people who live inside three concentric walls that protect them from the ravenous, giant Titans. The Titans appear to have only one purpose: to consume humanity. With large trim size and premium paper, and a new and whimsical cover to help it stand out, these coloring pages capture all the highlights of the Attack on Titan story.

(W) Carly Usdin (A/CA) Noah Hayes Everything's happening-Liv and Charlie are figuring out what it means to be Liv-and-Charlie, the final game of the season is here, and the team is worried about creating the perfect fundraiser. Oh! And everyone's parents showed up to cheer them on during the most stressful time the team could imagine. Luckily the entire existence of the league doesn't depend on this one game or the Avant-Guards winning, right? Oh wait... Acclaimed writer Carly Usdin (Heavy Vinyl: Riot on The Radio) and artist Noah Hayes (Wet Hot American Summer) conclude their hit series about falling in love and finding your team on & off the court.