(W/A) Louie Joyce Four years ago, four best friends and die-hard skaters found the perfect location for a DIY skatepark. After months of hard work, they created the world's sickest spot that they could enjoy for the rest of their lives… That is, until the ferocious Varan appeared in the middle of central Australia and started making a beeline for their beloved park. Why is Varan on a rampage? Why did Godzilla just appear off the coast? What does their beloved skate spot have to do with this? And most importantly… what are these punks willing to do to save it?

(W) Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly (A) Kev Walker (CA) Marco Checchetto A Guardians story like no other! One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were torn apart - their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Caught in the middle of a civil war, those who were once Guardians face a battle that was lost from the start. Because they're about to find themselves face-to-face with their old ally Groot - and he's not the friend they remember! Where Groot goes, Rocket won't be far behind - but he's not happy to see the Guardians! Where has he been all this time? What's happened to him? And can the team ever recover? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2023) #1-5. Rated T+

(W) Chad Lambert (A) Kevin Czap & Various This anthology of writer Chad Lambert's Dark Horse Presents short stories collects the full, fictional 'Kill Me' saga and six other comic collaborations-including the autobiographical 2015 Harvey Award winner for Best Short Story, 'Breaking Out.' In 'Kill Me,' a science fiction thriller, a man lost in a time loop tries to fix the biggest mistake of his life. But before he can, he finds himself facing off against multiple versions of himself on the loose trying to right the wrongs of his past. With everyone in each other's way, Jack has to kill his selves to keep himself alive!

(W) Erica Schultz (A) Belviso, Giada (CA) Elena Casagrande 'Laura Kinney - once known as X-23, now inheritor of the mantle of Wolverine - takes the fight to those who stand as enemies to mutantkind! Eisner Award nominated writer Erica Shultz (Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil) brings Laura Kinney from Ultimate Assasin to Ultimate Mutant Protector! THE BEST THERE IS AT WHAT SHE DOES! Laura Kinney was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind - but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, this Wolverine takes it upon herself to right these wrongs no matter who stands in her way! And that includes Daredevil, the Woman Without Fear! With antimutant hatred at an all-time high, Laura must sniff out a terrorist plot before it leads to human deaths - and mutants taking the blame! If Wolverine and Daredevil can't quell the unrest in the city, an even more explosive result may derail mutant-human relations forever! Plus: When Bucky Barnes needs to track down a renegade scientist, who bette

(W) Carlos Guzman-Verdugo, Alejandro Verdugo (A) Jorge Monlongo (CA) Sara Richard The cult classic comedy returns in this graphic novel! Senior year is gonna be flippin' sweet! Napoleon is dating Deb, training at a new dojo, and his best friend, Pedro, is student body president. But the good times might not last when a fellow student accuses Pedro of cheating in the election. Can Napoleon and Deb use their special skills to clear their friend before the principal can IMPEACH PEDRO? Maybe, gosh, get off his back!

(W) Tatsuya Endo Uncover even more secrets behind the Forger family and their allies in Spy x Family: The Official Anime Guide-Mission Report: 221001-1224! Discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets, twists, and trivia from episodes 13 through 25 of the incredibly popular Spy x Family anime, based on the manga series by Tatsuya Endo. What are your favorite characters hiding? Take a peek at Loid's disguises, learn all about Yor's assassination techniques, explore Anya's sneaky tricks, and dig into Bond's beautifully fluffy white fur.

(W) Charles Soule (A) Ibraim Roberson & Various (CA) Phil Noto Who lived? Who died? Little has been revealed about the year following the fall of Starlight Beacon and the ultimate triumph of the Nihil - until now! The Jedi Council, reeling from its losses, has recalled its Jedi Knights from across the galaxy and instituted its emergency measures. Master Yoda has a plan to save both the Order and the galaxy, but he must touch the dark side to achieve it, and the consequences will be grave indeed. Jedi Knight Bell Zettifar, with his trusty charhound Ember at his side, will battle to rid the galaxy of the villainous Nihil. And fresh from his sweetest triumph, Marchion Ro - ruthless Eye of the Nihil - must face his greatest trials! Plus: What is the Stormwall, and what danger does it pose to the Republic? Collecting STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC - SHADOWS OF STARLIGHT #1-4. Rated T

(W) Katharyn Blair, Ryan North (A) Pere Perez, Enid Balam (CA) Pepe Larraz 'The first-ever comic book starring the Time Variance Authority - made famous in Marvel Studios' LOKI series and DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE film! Written by Kathryn Blair, writer on the Loki series! The Time Variance Authority has long watched over the timeline, protecting it from dangerous variations that could cause the end of everything. Now, as the organization begins to expand its tolerance of variants, it's enlisted some new recruits from timelines that have been wiped from existence: Captain Peggy Carter, Super-Soldier of her world; Gambit, despondent and aimless from the loss of his lady love; and?this can't be right?Ghost-Spider?! Has her world been destroyed?! With the TVA haunted by dreams, the team's hunt for the truth leads them straight to Hell - literally! Does the Son of Satan have the answers they need? Or perhaps the mysterious stranger following Gwen and Gambit has something to reveal? Then, when a murderer stalks the halls of the TVA, is anyone safe? Or perhaps more important, can anyone be tr

(W) Chris Claremont (A) Edgar Salazar, Jim Lee (CA) Philip Tan 'Industry titan Chris Claremont revisits one of his most famous classic stories to reunite Wolverine, Captain America and Black Widow! Return to the island nation of Madripoor as X-Men legend Chris Claremont presents an all-new tale of Wolverine, from the era originally explored in the all-time classic UNCANNY X-MEN #268! When a secret weapon brings Captain America to Madripoor, the trio team-up you've been waiting decades to see again will finally come to pass as the mission brings Logan and the Black Widow into a race against time against a multitude of foes, including the Hand and Wolverine's old enemies, Roughouse and Bloodscream! What mysterious ally holds the key to victory, and can our heroes save them in time?! You've been patient, and you're about to be rewarded?because you'll never guess where it goes! COLLECTING: Wolverine: Madripoor Knights (2024) 1-5' Rated T+

Battle for the broken land! Planet Arakko chose peace over war. Now war has chosen them. The monstrous arsenal of the Eternals is on the march. The Arakkii must defend their realm according to the ancient laws - but against an enemy even older than they are, can the old ways win? Then, the Great Ring declares that Isca the Unbeaten is no longer fit for the Seat of Victory. But if she won't step down, is there anyone who can make her? And when Cable springs his trap for Abigail Brand, could her plans be too big for even the Askani'son to handle alone? To foil a scheme stretching from the Sol System to the Shi'ar Empire and beyond, the Soldier of Tomorrow needs all the help he can get - from his very own X-Men Red! Collecting X-MEN RED (2022) #6-10.

On a rainy Saturday, a young girl and her mom travel to Chinatown to go food shopping for dinner. At first feeling gray, the girl soon delights in all the wonders of the market. A sesame ball with red bean filling for mom, hot peppers for dad, herbs for grandma, and maybe even some candy for girl. Inspired by Qing Zhuang's experience as a first-generation Chinese American, Rainbow Shopping explores how preparing and sharing a mea; together can be a source of comfort and connection to loved ones, near and far.

(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Touko Shino A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!How did Maomao become Jinshi’s personal physician when she’s just a simple apothecary? To give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. Luomen, her father, would be the perfect teacher, but he will only lend his expertise if she can pass his test. Succeeding at his task, however, might make her privy to the truth behind the practice of surgery at court. Only after Maomao acquires the necessary knowledge will the apothecary be able to accompany Jinshi on what could be his most dangerous journey yet...

(W) Natsu Hyuuga (A) Touko Shino The birth of Gyokuyou's son earns her the title of empress and rewrites court politics. Jinshi can also no longer continue his pretense as a eunuch at the rear palace. Although the Shi clan's demise restores peace, threats still loom-including an impending plague of insects. Maomao, as ever, finds herself caught up in new dangers. When Jinshi orders an expedition to Gyokuyou's homeland, Maomao heads west. But something is lurking in the shadows of the glittering city, and the apothecary must uncover it or face certain peril...

(W) Jacque Aye; Keryl Brown Ahmed; Ben Kahn (A) Siobhan Keenan; Caroline Shuda The new scaremester is well underway as a mystery fills the halls and the students prepare for the Howlidays!Students have gone missing, and un-life at Monster High gets more complicated with each passing day. Everyone is on edge, causing cat fights between even the beast of fiends. But none feel the burden as heavily as the school's new protector. Only Wydowna Spider and all six of her hands could count Draculaura's obligations. Between her new position as director of the school board, fearleading practice, ghoulwork, student disembody council, and Ra knows what else, she's found herself at D'Eath's door…literally. Plus, questions swirl when the school board dusts off the Monster Claws and begins to enforce them after centuries of being lax about monster-normie relations. Who created the Claws? Why reinstate them now? What is their true purpose?Then, Halloween is coming! Headmaster Frankenstein and Draculaura are throwing a carnival for the real monsters guaranteed to genuinely send chills down th

(W/A) Curryuku School delinquent and manga superfan Rei is ready for her perfect love story to begin, and she knows just who it'll be with: Hansum, the most popular boy in school. But her plans are derailed when her main rival for Hansum's affections, star classmate Hanna, suddenly confesses her feelings for Rei instead! Rei mistakes Hanna's confession for a declaration of war-but Hanna is determined to break through and prove that her feelings are genuine. Will their bumpy start on a comedic roller coaster of basketball brawls, corn-chip competitions, and the occasional alien sighting ultimately lead to a romance fit for a shoujo manga? Collects episodes 1-15 of the popular WEBTOON series Not So Shoujo Love Story, along with exclusive, never-before-seen content and a bonus short story!

(W) Melissa Flores (A) Michael YG The electrifying third arc begins here!The action-packed third arc of the reimagined Power Rangers saga begins as a mysterious figure descends on Angel Grove, tipping the balance between the Rangers and the VR Troopers forever.With Rita's manipulations escalating and the first Prime Zord revealed, the team is pushed to its breaking point--both on the battlefield and within themselves. With the pressure mounting, how will this new villain from the Rangers past define their future?Superstar writer Melissa Flores and acclaimed artist Michael YG continue their bold reinvention of Ranger mythology in this high-stakes volume where every decision reshapes the future of the Morphin Grid.Collects Power Rangers Prime #9-12.

(W/A/CA) Iijima Ichiro Have you ever pondered what it would be like to marry a gorilla? Or to have your deepest desires granted by a satanic genie? Have you ever considered sacrificing your children to culinary aliens, separating your soul from your body, or bioengineering an orgiastic sex beast? If so, MY GORILLA FAMILY is for you! Comprising fourteen mind-melting stories from the early 1970s, Iijima Ichiro's MY GORILLA FAMILY offers an intimate, profoundly humanistic-and profoundly disturbing-introduction to one of the most bonkers imaginations in the history of Japanese comics. With an essay by wacko-manga archaeologist Onishi Shohei, MY GORILLA FAMILY is the fifth volume of Living the Line's SMUDGE, a line of vintage horror, occult, and dark fantasy manga curated and translated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg.

The King is an offbeat tale of one very enigmatic Elvis impersonator that's taking the Vegas strip, and the world, by storm. His performances are mesmerizing, and many fans are starting to believe that he really is Elvis. Through thought-provoking interviews and investigative reporting, a journalist makes it his personal mission to find out who The King really is.

Re-creating the popular stage show and Nerdist Industries podcast in print, The Thrilling Adventure Hour is a timeless collection of original genre tales that harkens back to the heyday of old-time radio entertainment. Written by TAH co-creators Ben Acker and Ben Acker, this hardcover anthology features new stories from the most fan-favored worlds of the TAH universe. Brought to life by top artists from the comics community, each stand-alone tale celebrates and reinvigorates a new genre from the radio comedies of yesteryear, including science fiction, fantasy, westerns, superheroes, horror, war dramas, and many more. A unique, timey-wimey blend of silver age pulp and post-modern pop, this one-of-a-kind anthology promises something for everyone as this cult phenomenon jumps off the proscenium stage and onto the page for the first time in over eight years and 100+ consecutive shows around the globe!

(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/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) 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.

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) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Caitlin Yarsky Black Hammer: Reborn is the next era of the Black Hammer Universe; a twelve-issue series by Jeff Lemire and Caitlin Yarsky that juxtaposes an achingly human story of domestic life, marriage, parenthood, and destiny with a pulse-pounding superhero thriller that peels back new layers of mystery, and pulls the Black Hammer history into the present. Collect issues #1-#5 of the series. 'Jeff Lemire's Black Hammer universe is a love letter to comics history, and he has yet to produce an issue that doesn't reflect his love of the medium.' -DC Comics News

Bucky Barnes learned the deadly skills of warfare during WWII, only to have those tools exploited by the Soviets as a brainwashed Cold War assassin. And just when he thought he could break free of the chains of his history, he is thrust into a new nightmare: a Russian prison camp housing a handful of his most vicious and revenged-minded Cold War peers. For Bucky, each ponderous minute that ticks by in the gulag brings another new threat to his life. But for his friends - Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter and Black Widow - it is a race against time to undo the wicked conspiracy that has used Bucky's past as the Winter Soldier to trap him in a life of cruelty worse than any he's ever experienced. Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #616-619. Rated T+

(W) Riku Sanjo (A) Koji Inada Dai and his new companion Popp set out for Romos, but run into trouble on the way. Warrior priestess Maam offers unexpected help, and that isn't her only surprise-Maam is one of Avan's former disciples! The trio must learn to work together or face defeat at the hand of Furfang Legion commander Crocodine? For all ages.

(W/A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical 'auto-mail' limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies?the legendary Philosopher's Stone. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Then, the sinister mechanisms the brothers unwittingly set in motion spell disaster for one of their friends.

(W/A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa Alchemy tore the Elric brothers' bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover, deluxe collector's edition of one of the most beloved manga and anime of all time! Fully remastered with an updated translation and completely fresh lettering, and presented with color pages on large-trim archival-quality paper, this gorgeous hardcover edition presents the timeless dark adventures of the Elric brothers as they were truly meant to be seen. Includes brand-new cover art, with color insert and behind-the-scenes character sketches from author Hiromu Arakawa! In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. But before the Elrics' personal tragedy, a bloody, unjust war caused suffering for many of their friends and allies.

(W/A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Finding themselves at a crossroads, the brothers seek the guidance of a teacher, but her lessons are harder to master than any alchemy. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. The brothers and their allies close in on answers about the Philosopher's Stone, forcing a showdown with the homunculus Lust. For teen audiences.

(W/A/CA) Hiromu Arakawa In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. With long-sought answers in hand, all that remains in the brothers' quest to restore their bodies and save their country is to prepare for the reckoning looming on the Promised Day? For teen audiences.

(W) Mark Martinez & Various (A) Megan Huang, Winston Chan The world is pretty big. You'd think there'd be enough room for all the kaiju to claim their stomping grounds, but even giant monsters aren't above needing to protect their territory. Godzilla has friends and foes, and in turn, they vie against one another for dominance. In this quartet of standalone stories, different denizens of Monster Island go claw-to-claw for exciting, earth-shaking matchups. Marvel as the King of the Monsters throws down with Mechagodzilla! Cheer on Jet Jaguar tussling with Megalon! Godzilla battling SpaceGodzilla! And, flight meets might as Mothra clashes with M.O.G.U.E.R.A! The third volume of Godzilla: Rivals continues the kaiju brawl by creators Mark Martinez, Kara Huset, Alex Sanchez, Nola Pfau, Megan Huang, Matt Frank, Johnny Parker II, and Winston Chan.

(W) A. J. Lieberman (A) Andrew Sebastian Kwan (CA) Andrew Sebastian Kwan, A. J. Lieberman There are those among us, all of whom have had near death experiences, who now have an ability called a Soul-Skill which allows them access to the skill-sets of the dead; fighter, mechanic, sniper. Anything. This ability connects them in this realm to the soul, and its skill, in the next. Pilot. Hacker. Assassin. Anything. While not everyone who touches death is able to retain this ability those who do have formed two warring guilds: Caretakers and Dark Hearts. The Caretaker's mission? To use the power of the dead to protect the living. Welcome to Graveyard Wars. All his life Ethan Noble felt he was different; unstable, crazy. How else to explain his ability to master so many different skills only to have them vanish time after time. All her life Carter Noble has tried in vain to help her brother. Raise him, shield him, understand him. An impossible task, even for a twin, because no matter how hard Ethan tried to explain his behavior Carter was never able to understand and any attempt to enlis

How does one man's actions affect another man's? Either purposely, or inadvertently. Or is it just destiny? This series shows how Britt Reid's actions lead to Kato coming in contact with the Green Hornet and the pair becoming the Green Hornet and Kato. Collecting the 5 issue series into one volume!

(W/A/CA) Ken Niimura I KILL GIANTS co-creator KEN NIIMURA (International Manga Award winner and Eisner nominee) brings a unique vision of life in Japan to the page in HENSHIN. The lives of a kid with peculiar superpowers, a lonely girl discovering herself in the big city, and a businessman on a long night out are some of the short stories included in this collection that will make you laugh, and even maybe shed a tear. Explore Tokyo as you've never seen it before under NIIMURA's masterful and imaginative storytelling, printed here for the first time in English.

(W) Al Ewing (A) Joe Bennett (CA) Alex Ross The gamma monsters are back - converging, one by one, on New York City. Who can stop them now? Who can save us?from the immortal Hulk? The Avengers will give it their best shot - but last time, they destroyed an entire town while fighting the Hulk. Now they're in the middle of New York, about to take on a very different kind of monster? and it's become personal. In the wake of this earth-shattering confrontation, a shaken Hulk will turn to the one person who always understood him. It's finally time for truths to be told, but will it be Betty Banner who tells them?or the Red Harpy? And how will they affect the eternal life of the immortal Hulk?! Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's acclaimed run reaches its horrific end! Abandon hope, all ye who enter here! Collecting IMMORTAL HULK #46-50. Rated T+

(W) Steve Nedvidek & Various (A) Moses Nester (CA) S.J. Miller At the beginning of the twentieth century, one sixth of the world's wealth vacationed in and around the tiny Georgia island of Jekyll. Captains of industry like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Morgan and Carnegie all called the Jekyll area home. Blending elements of historical fact, clockwork technology, and Diesel-punk style, The Jekyll Island Chronicles spans an age of furious mechanical advancement while exploring the span of man's soul-whether good or evil. In Book Two of this alt-history adventure, Peter, Helen, and the rest of Carnegie's 'Specials' would like nothing more than to return to normalcy along with the rest of the country-especially after defeating their enemies in Book One. But the anarchists have other plans. Luigi Galleani and the Zeno cabal reach out across Europe and across the Atlantic to wreak havoc, divide the enemy, build an army, and capture plans for the world's deadliest weapon. If they are to be stopped, the tiny group of heroes from Jekyll will need to find new resolve, new resources, and new al

(W/A/CA) Hirohiko Araki The conclusion of the Phantom Blood Arc! Jonathan Joestar and his mentor Zeppelli continue their pursuit of the villainous vampire, Dio! But to get to him, they must first face down his murderous henchmen! In battle after bloody battle, JoJo and Zeppelli are pushed to their limits and beyond!

(W/A/CA) Daniel Isles In the lively city of Joyama, long-time friends Ringo, Arwen, and Silas work together as Outrider Soldiers, a team of highly-skilled individuals contracted by prestigious clients and government officials to shake down organized crime. Following a high-level assassination, a recently closed case has been reopened, but this was no ordinary takedown. The first volume of a genre-bending sci-fi trilogy! o Debut graphic novel by illustrator and comic artist Daniel Isles, also known by his pen name DirtyRobot! o For fans of manga, fantasy, cyberpunk, and sci-fi! (STL216072) (C: 0-1-2)