(W) Hidenori Kusaka (A) Satoshi Yamamoto As Henry and Opal's battle wages on in Ballonlea, Gym Leader Raihan infiltrates the Hammerlocke Energy Plant to investigate a strange occurrence there. Then, Casey must battle Opal for her own Gym challenge. Is there really a Dynamaxed Pok?mon in the Route 9 Tunnel?! For all ages.

Ichigo and Yoruichi race to save Ichigo's friends from Rukia's cold-blooded brother, Byakuya Kukichi. They arrive to find Ganju in tatters, and Rukia with him. Ichigo is bent on defeating her brother this time, but he is nowhere near prepared. Can he learn decades' worth of skill in just a matter of days? Rating: T+

Akira is beginning a new school year at Kaio Middle School. With his daunting reputation as the Toya Meijin's son, Akira finds he must prove himself to more than a few mean and jealous classmates. With the help of upperclassman Yuri Hidaka, Akira finds the confidence to persevere in his hunt to beat Hikaru. Meanwhile, Hikaru is having a hard enough time just trying to find a third teammate to play on the Haze Middle School Go Club. Then Akari, Kimihiro and Hikaru discover there is someone worthy enough to possibly help them win some Go tournaments.

(W/A/CA) Yuki Shiwasu While Hana contemplates whether or not to take Rino's advice on matters of the heart, Takane and Okamon duke it out to determine who's better suited for Hana! With everything on the line, who will ultimately win in this no-holds-barred love showdown?

Some dream about their stories, others put them into action. After completing Andy Schmidt's (IDW) Comics Experience's first online writing class, 13 writers went out and found equally talented and hungry artists to bring their stories to life. These writers learned what makes great comics and then applied their own ideas accordingly. This anthology is a collection of different genres and styles, each one by someone who has only begun to tell their story. 80 pages, Trade Paperback, FC Cover, BW interiors

From the fertile mind of James Kochalka (Johnny Boo) comes an all-new fantasy adventure for all ages! Meet the Dragon Puncher, a cute but ruthless kitty in an armored battle suit, dedicated to defeating dangerous dragons wherever they may be. The Dragon Puncher and his would-be sidekick Spoony-E (a fuzzy little fellow armed with a wooden spoon) confront a gigantic, drooling dragon and have a ridiculous, hilarious brawl. Boldly combining Kochalka's signature cartooning with hilarious photography, Dragon Puncher is also a unique visual treat. Kids will go nuts for this goofy backyard adventure.

Pushed to the verge of death by Ulquiorra, Ichigo releases his Hollow powers. But can Ichigo control his powers long enough to claim victory against his rival, or will he lose everything he’s been fighting for...?

(W/A/CA) Mika Yamamori Suzume has moved to Tokyo, where she once saw a shooting star during the day. In an unguarded moment while Mr. Shishio naps in the infirmary, Suzume voices her feelings. But he wasn't sleeping?! Mamura soon realizes how Suzume feels about their teacher, and with Mr. Shishio's ex-girlfriend back in the picture, things become even more complicated. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Tatsuya Endo The Forgers look into adding a dog to their family, but this is no easy task-especially when Twilight has to simultaneously foil an assassination plot against a foreign minister! The perpetrators plan to use specially trained dogs for the attack, but Twilight gets some unexpected help to stop these terrorists. For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Hiroyuki Asada Lag returns from his training to find Amberground in chaos. The government is crumbling, revolution is under way, and the sun itself is going out. The Letter Bees' last hope is to penetrate Akatsuki, the mysterious capital of Amberground and source of the sun's power. But who will be the one to enter Akatsuki and forge a new world: Chico, who's prepared to make any sacrifice for her people, or Lag, who holds out the impossible hope that every life can still be saved? For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Noriyuki Konishi Nate and his Yo-Kai pal Jibenyan are leading an expedition in search of hidden treasure! Get ready for a new adventure full of serious exploring and serious fun that's also a little bit of a tearjerker!

Yusuke's back from the dead and better than ever! But his encounters with the supernatural are far from over, because his new afterschool job is as an Underworld Detective, working for Botan and Koenma to bring in renegade demons and solve mysteries that only a former ghost can figure out! But when three demons escape to the human world with evil artifacts, Yusuke's new job turns into a trial by fire. Now, armed only with his wits, his guts, and the mystic power of the 'Rei Gun', he must face Goki (a soul-eating ogre), Kurama (a shapeshifting fox spirit), and the deadliest one of all, Hiei of the Evil Eye...

THE SAGA COMES TO AN END! The final volume of Yoshihiro Togashi's legendary fighting manga! The tournament to decide the ruler of the Demon Plane reaches its final rounds and you won't believe who comes out on top. But Yusuke and the gang still have a few loose ends to tie up, as they have to make sure the denizens of the Underworld don't get too far out of line. Later, everyone heads out to the countryside to hear a final message from Genkai. And then…

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Dave McKean THE INMATES HAVE OVERTAKEN THE ASYLUM! In this legendary, fully painted graphic novel, the deranged occupants of Gotham's Arkham Asylum have taken over on April Fools' Day and demanded Batman in exchange for their prisoners. The Dark Knight descends into the heart of madness and is forced to live and endure the personal hells of The Joker, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, and many more of his sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the asylum. Written by comics powerhouse Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (Swamp Thing, Hellblazer), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating as ever. Collects the original graphic novel along with sketches, pinups, and more.

(W/A) Tatsuki Fujimoto Denji's career as a devil hunter is really taking off! And after he appears on TV, the whole world knows about the mysterious Chainsaw Man. But that's not all good news, considering assassins are now on their way to Japan to claim his heart! Can Denji's team keep him safe from the world's most dangerous killers? For older teen audiences.

(W) Dustin Holifer (A/CA) Riana Dorsey Prince Mambo is a fiery spirit and a brilliant engineer, the only thing he wants is to help make his kingdom the best of all the Cloud Riders. He ventures deep into the underbelly of the Lightning Caster's kingdom, during which the kingdom gets attacked! Who will come to the rescue?

L is ready to keep Light under lock and key forever, especially since the killings stopped once Light was incarcerated. But a new wave of Kira crimes hits Japan. Someone else has gotten their hands on a Death Note, and these new deaths aren't focused on making the world a better place, they're focused on making the Yotsuba Group richer. Big business can be murder, and Kira has gone corporate! Rating: T+

(W/A) Kenjiro Hata Nasa's students are making a horror movie! But when things get a little too real, Tsukasa grabs a sword and gets busy slaying monsters. Cutting a swath of destruction is easy for our heroine-showing her feelings for her husband, not so much. Fortunately (or maybe not so fortunately), the gang has plenty of ideas for ways she can show her affection, from saying those three little words to bonding over ice cream to wearing fancy underwear to bed. If only Tsukasa had the nerve to go through with any of it. For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) James Kochalka The Glork Patrol meets a TINY new friend? and a HUGE new enemy? Robots come in all shapes and sizes in this loony space adventure from the award-winning creator of Johnny Boo and Banana Fox! A mysterious package arrives with a tiny robot inside, named Glorkbot. Say hello to the newest member of the Glork Patrol! But when Gonk and Baby Quackaboodle quickly deplete its batteries by making it do too many funny dance moves, there's only one entity they can turn to for help: the giant floating head known throughout the galaxy as the Magic Robot. Will the Magic Robot heed their plea for help? or blast them with his laser eyes? This action-packed laugh-fest from Eisner award-winner James Kochalka is the goofiest sci-fi comic in the entire universe!

(W/A) Tamifull Shy Miwa has always dreamed of finding love, but living in small-town Japan made finding the right match difficult-especially since she likes girls! Even going away to college didn't seem to help, until one day her outgoing classmate Saeko suggests they might as well start dating each other since it's not like either of them has other options. For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Gege Akutami Everyone's surprised (and not necessarily in a good way) when they find out Itadori survived, but there's not time for a heartwarming reunion when Jujutsu High is in the midst of an intense competition with their rivals from Osaka! But good sportsmanship doesn't seem to be in the cards after the higher-ups plan to eliminate the Sukuna threat once and for all... For older teen audiences.

(W/A) Uoyama As Morio and Yukiko continue to grow closer, their friends do too-or try to, at least! Personalities clash between folks leading different lives, but can Yukiko help her best friend, Sora, use her love of running to help the group embrace each other's differences?

(W/A) Rumiko Takahashi While Shiranui and his minions pursue Mao in the Taisho era, the cat demon Byoki stalks Nanoka in the present day. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman is spreading strange rumors around old Kyoto. Who is she really? Then, a stranger armed with powerful spells and mechanical weapons arrives and sets his sights on a particular target? For older teen audiences.

(W/A) Satoshi Yamamoto X was a Pok?mon Trainer child prodigy. He hated the shine of the spotlight, so he took to hiding in his room and avoiding everyone-including his best friend Y. But now a surprise attack has brought X out of hiding! For all ages.

(W) Kaiu Shirai (A/CA) Posuka Demizu The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it's too late. Life at Grace Field House is good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems? Norman sets in motion his plan to wipe out the demons as he leads his army into the demon capital. But he'll need all of his cunning and trickery to have any hope of defeating the most powerful demons in the kingdom, including the queen. Meanwhile, Emma and the other children race to the capital to stop Norman before it's too late! For readers ages 16 and up.

(W/A) Aya Kanno When Buckingham mounts a rebellion, Richard is compelled to cross swords with the man who was formerly his other half. Meanwhile, the web of atrocities that Richmond weaves begins to tear Richard's authority apart! For older teen audiences.

The Shinigami Ageha caught more than she bargained for when she tried to set a trap for her troublesome Black Cat by Contract, Oboro. Now Rinne has to try and capture a giant mongoose spirit and settle Ageha and Oboro's contract dispute!

(W/A/CA) Rumiko Takahashi Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi's lighthearted tale of a girl who can see ghosts and a boy from the beyond. After a mysterious encounter in her childhood, Sakura Mamiya gained the power to see ghosts. Now a teenager, she just wishes the ghosts would leave her alone! Then one day she meets Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is far more than what he seems. Rinne's cat Rokumon and the rest of the shinigami Black Cats by Contract have been summoned to a mysterious gathering. While their owners puzzle over their disappearance, the cats themselves have no idea what the purpose of the meeting is?until Tama, the eldest Black Cat, speaks out. Is a feline uprising on the horizon? For readers ages 16 and up.

(W) Takaya Kagami (A) Yamato Yamamoto Guren catches up to Yuichiro's captors, but does nothing to save Yuichiro from the Hyakuya Sect's clutches. Suddenly, Mahiru appears and attacks Mika! Meanwhile, Noya, the other demon inside Guren, stands and watches the situation unfold... Despite Guren's apparent betrayal, Yuichiro still has trust in him, but will Yuichiro decide to run away and escape with Mika once and for all?! For older teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Toriko and the gang travel to Area 7 to capture Acacia's Soup, Pair, to save Komatsu. There's no room for monkey business, but what are they supposed to do when the Monkey King wants to play? Toriko and the gang must learn to unify their Gourmet Cells and best the playful monster at his own game to obtain Pair. There's no foul play allowed, even if they have to reach below the belt for their prize. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yoshiaki Sukeno Vicious Kegare Hijirimaru is getting the better of the Twin Stars in their battle to save young Sayo. Will the cavalry arrive in time to save her...and the outside world? Then, the spiritual protector of one of the Twin Stars disappears! Who will go to Tsuchimikado Island to fight the Kegare in their place?

(W/A/CA) Daisuke Ashihara You thought your neighbors were bad...but at least they're not aliens trying to kill you! Earth is under constant threat from Neighbors, invincible monsters from another dimension that destroy our way of life. At least we have the elite warriors of Border, who co-opt alien technology to fight back! Meet agent Osamu Mikumo, not the best, but along with his Neighbor friend Yuma, he'll do whatever it takes to defend life on Earth as we know it. The final match of the B-Rank Wars is coming up, and while some of the competition looks familiar, an unfamiliar squad is thrown into the mix-Yuba Squad. While Osamu and Yuma go to scout them out, Hyuse and the rest of Tamakoma help Chika come to terms with her insecurities and get to the root of her inability to shoot people. With the match looming, will Tamakoma-2 be able to pull it together in time to go up against new and old foes?! For readers ages 13 and up.

(W) Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover (A/CA) Galaad THE FINAL SHOWDOWN IS HERE! IT?S THE CHAMPIONSHIP: FOR FREEDOM (HER BROTHER?S) and GLORY (HER OWN)! Lydia Riverthane readies herself for the finals of the Wrassle Castle tournament, hoping to win her brother?s freedom and get back his good name. But Lydia and her diverse group of friends, Chelsea, Nyle, and Dee, discover that the plot against the Riverthane family goes deeper than any of them thought. Lydia will have to dig deep and unlock the secrets behind her own wrassling if she wants to have any hope of saving her home and family. Book 3 of the three-book original graphic novel series. A rock 'em sock 'em hum-dandy knock-out of a graphic novel! Shannon Watters, Co-Creator of Lumberjanes Buy three copies of WRASSLE CASTLE TP BOOK 03 PUT A LYD ON IT! by the FOC date and get 15% your total order of WRASSLE CASTLE TP BOOK 03 PUT A LYD ON IT!

(W/A/CA) Tomohiro Shimoguchi The enigmatic Moroboshi takes Shinjiro, who is still having doubts about fighting as Ultraman, to an alien city. There he meets a new informant but cannot avoid getting mixed up in a feud beyond his control. Meanwhile, on Earth, the police and the SSSP go deeper into a sinister investigation when another victim of a mysterious serial killer turns up.

(W/A) Yana Toboso In order to cut off their enemies' lifelines, the Phantomhive staff has scattered in all directions. To the north, Mey-Rin, having infiltrated Baron Heathfield's manor, engages in battle with the masterful maid, Jane! Meanwhile, in the east, at a sanatorium for veterans, Baldo and Lau receive a rough welcome from the nurse celebrated as a miracle healer...

(W/A) Satoru Nii Haruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings-he's only interested in the strongest of the strong. He's just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strength-strength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka's not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of team-he just wants to fight his way to the top!

(W/A/CA) Yousuke Kaneda The Romeo and Juliet high school rom-com that inspired the upcoming anime! Rival dorms on an extravagant island campus fight a schoolyard war, but can two star-crossed lovers keep their budding relationship a secret? On the fair island campus of Dahlia, the student body is split into two rival dorms: The Black Dog House of the eastern nation of Touwa, and the White Cats House of the West. Despite his doting childhood friend and a loyal posse, the first-year leader of the Black Dogs, Romeo Inuzuka, has one big teenage problem: He has a crush on Juliet Persia, the first-year leader of the White Cats! With her own brainiac right-hand man and a powerful crew behind her, the cutthroat Juliet thinks she has no time for misadventures with a hopeless romantic like Romeo. When Romeo meets Juliet one fateful twilight, he thinks he has a shot at love... but is this secret affair really worth dying for?

(W) Zack Keller (A/CA) Shawn Dickinson Our plucky heroes return in this brand-new collection of adventures starring Cuphead, Mugman, and now Ms. Chalice! The trio can't seem to catch a break as they find themselves in a plethora of peculiar positions and side stories in the all-cartoon magical wonderworld of the Inkwell Isles! This original graphic novel features fresh new tales, all authentically drawn to match the glorious and vintage animation style of Cuphead!

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, 'That's a dragon.' The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face… and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima Seventeen-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins.