(W) Critical Role, Marieke Nijkamp (A) Tyler Walpole Fans of the fantasy animated series from Critical Role and Amazon Studios won't want to miss this original graphic novel-the first of three interconnected prequel stories! Tragedy strikes the renowned de Rolo family of Whitestone when they're massacred by the vicious Briarwoods. Luckily for Dr. Anna Ripley, the bloodshed and regime change presents the perfect opportunity for her to further her own dark plans in service to Whitestone's new ruling family. But just how much of her loyalty lies with the family, when compared to her work?

(W) Cameron Chittock (A/CA) Will Morris, Sara Antonellini THE MOST ANTICIPATED LEGO NINJAGO STORY STARTS HERE!? ? Wu and Garmadon are champions of Ninjago, but until now, both Spinjitzu brothers have followed their own paths. When whispers of war with the Serpentine clans emerge, these two must brave unexpected threats and bring together the mighty heroes known as the Elemental Masters!? ? Rising stars **Cameron Chittock **(Mapmakers, TMNT x Stranger Things) and **Will Morris **(Gospel) kick off the next collaboration between the LEGO Group and Skybound with this can?t miss story perfect for new readers and longtime fans alike.? ? LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and NINJAGO are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. 2025 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

(W/A) Toufu The Demon Lord has been defeated by a brave warrior, but is destined to arise again! Ten years later, he emerges early from his slumber to exact his revenge. However, he returns to find that neither the world nor the legendary hero are what they once were. Can the powers of darkness triumph over? a shut-in slob?

Are corporations people? Is birth control a sin? Can the president kill you with a drone strike? In this essential collection, Pulitzer Prize Finalist Matt Bors mixes the best political cartoons from his prolific body of work with 15 essays to answer the most perplexing questions of our time. Never has reading about economics and mass shootings been this enjoyable!

In this blend of autobiography and fantasy, a cartoonist records his life in New York City: his job, his creative career, his friends, his herd of cats, and a runaway comic strip come to life! Ethan's life as one of the many cartoonists living in NYC might look mundane at first glance-living with his parents, working a day job, playing with cats. But things get crazy when he starts to draw his comic strip Crusader Cat! Soon, Ethan can't tell the difference between real life and the comic panel! A semiautobiographical web comic by Ethan Young, the acclaimed writer and artist of Nanjing: The Burning City and The Battles of Bridget Lee graphic novel series. 'It's not often that an author can so skillfully evoke powerful emotion while telling a complex and long-forgotten story and this book is a excellent, necessary addition to the genre.' -A.V. Club

(W) Matt Mair Lowery (A/CA) Cassie Anderson In the wake of an alien invasion-and her father's death-a young girl must fight for the future of Earth. Aided by a shape-shifting rebel alien posing as her father, the unlikely pair bond, fight back, and ponder what it means to be human. The powers of choice, courage, and unity are examined in Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact, an unforgettable debut work from creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson. o The first work by up-and-coming creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson! o Young adult sci-fi adventure starring a relatable, endearing young heroine.

(W) Matt Mair Lowery, Cassie Anderson (A/CA) Cassie Anderson Cleo, orphaned in the wake of an alien invasion, left behind the life she knew to fight for the future of Earth. Now she and Alex, the shapeshifting rebel alien posing as her father, make a fearsome team in a guerrilla war against the invaders. But Cleo's past is about to come back to haunt her! Lifeformed: Hearts and Minds is the second installment in the sci-fi thriller series from Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson.

(W/A/CA) Brenna Thummler The Eisner and Ringo Award–nominated final installment of Brenna Thummler's bestselling Sheets trilogy is now available in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring never-before-seen bonus content! Following the events of Sheets and Delicates, Lights brings Brenna Thummler’s characters, artwork, and ghostly charm back to life. Marjorie Glatt’s life was forever changed the day she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. One of those ghosts was Wendell: a lonely phantom turned Marjorie’s best friend. When he and Marjorie are joined by ghost-enthusiast Eliza Duncan, the three friends band together in friendship, bravery, and all things paranormal. In the third and final installment of the Sheets trilogy, Wendell will finally uncover the truth of his human life. Marjorie and Eliza will learn that some people really can change. Most of all, they start to see that everything can cast shadows, but if you look hard enough, you can find the light.

(W) Milos Slavkovic, Mirko Topalski (A) Milos Slavkovic, Tiberiu Beka (CA) Milos Slavkovic Alien worlds, a star-spanning empire, and rogues and rebels seeking a weapon hidden in the transmissions of a radio drama from Earth thousands of years ago. It's a mix that sounds like it couldn't work, but visionary creator Miloš Slavkovi? brings it all together in a seemingly effortless romp. Part space opera, part hard science fiction, Lightstep ties faster-than-light travel to its obvious time-bending realities, and wraps it all in adventure, action, and a universe alive with alien vistas. Collects issues #1-#5

(W) Ed Cho (A) Lee Cherolis When a strange spirit panther starts following Subira around, she realizes she may be more than just the local shop girl. Subira yearns to accompany Soma in pursuit of a summoning orb but wild bandits have made the roads treacherous to unsuspecting travelers. Soma assures her parents the two ladies will be perfectly fine traveling alone. Maybe she knows something they don't. Meanwhile Voss, a visiting guardian, and his overachieving son interrupt Tane and Idem's afternoon training session. They are surprised to learn Idem has not heard the famous story of his father and the spirit dragon. After much cajoling, Tane recounts this perilous tale from his youth. Combining humor with big adventure, Little Guardians is a fun-filled all-ages romp!

A precocious puppy and an adventure-seeking squirrel set out to explore new and interesting environments full of fascinating animals and curious creatures! Follow them to the plains of Africa on a safari full of wild beasts of all shapes and sizes!

(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.

Tyler and Kinsey Locke have no idea that their now-deceased nemesis-Lucas 'Dodge' Caravaggio-has taken over the body of their younger brother, Bode. With unrestricted access to Keyhouse, Dodge's ruthless quest to find the Omega Key and open the Black Door is almost complete. But Tyler and Kinsey have a dangerous key of their own-one that can unlock all the secrets of Keyhouse by opening a gateway to the past. The time has come for the Lockes to face their own legacy and the darkness behind the Black Door. Because if they don't learn from their family history, they may be doomed to repeat it, and time is running out.

Celebrate the God of Mischief's classic villainy in a volume full of diabolical deceit! Featuring every Loki appearance from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's legendary era of THOR - and more - it's a volume full of brotherly rivalry, deadly plots and wicked magic! Across the ages, Loki's tricks on Thor are a treat to read as he wreaks havoc on Asgard and Midgard - banishing Jane Foster to Limbo, trading spells with Doctor Strange and masterminding a Thor/Silver Surfer battle - and of course, causing the Avengers to first assemble! Bring on the wiliest bad guy of all! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #1; JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #111, #113 and #115-123; and THOR (1966) #153-157, #167, #173, #175-177, #179-181 and ANNUAL #2 - plus material from JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY (1952) #85, #88, #91-92, #94, #97, #100-104, #107-108, #110, #112, #114 and #124-125; THOR (1966) #126-129, #142 and #147-152; STRANGE TALES (1951) #123; TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #101; and SILVER SURFER (1968) #4. All Ages

In 'Lines Not Crossed' the thrilling adventures of the Lone Ranger and Tonto continue from writer Brett Matthews, art director John Cassaday, and interior artist Sergio Cariello (along with colorist Macelo Pinto) as the masked man and his Indian companion find themselves in between frontier justice and a condemned man, all while continuing to make things difficult for Cavendish, who's becoming more unhinged by the actions of this 'lone' ranger! This limited hardcover printing also features a complete Cassaday cover gallery! Collects issues #7-11.

(W) Shoji Goji (A) Booota When acerbic loner Haruka gets transported to another world with his class, he's not big on adventuring, but he wouldn't mind some cool magic of his own. Unfortunately, the magic powers are first-come-first-served, and by Haruka's turn, there's nothing good left to choose from. Now he'll have to take on this fantasy world the hard way, with a hodgepodge selection of bizarre skills... and with all the girls in class tagging along!

(W/A/CA) Tyler Crook From Russ Manning Award-winning and Eisner-nominated Harrow County co-creator Tyler Crook comes this supernatural fantasy about loss, power, and destiny. Monster hunters Howard and Lupe are on their way to get rid of the powerful sword, but car trouble leaves them stranded in a small town that is being terrorized by a magical wolf and a mysterious child in a wolf mask. While waiting for car repairs, Lupe befriends the child and she and Howard are drawn into a war between the townspeople and the deadly beasts.

(W) Ghost Mikawa (A) necomi 'Let my sister's genius be known! The next challenge is hip-hop?! The Ikebukuro siblings make a formidable team, but will they be able to win a dance battle? To overcome Shiika's awful dance skills, they seek help from Tatsuki Ootsuka, one of their most talented classmates. '

(W) Ashley Wood, T.P. Louise (A/CA) Ashley Wood Fine art meets dark fantasy in this remastered edition of the beloved, boundary-pushing story of one woman's desperate search to uncover the truth of her father's death. “We thought because we had power, we had wisdom.” A unique mix of prose and sequential storytelling, **LORE_ _**follows Jennifer Bradley’s journey to solve the mystery of her father’s death. But her search grows increasingly bizarre when what she discovers threatens not just her existence, but the entirety of modern society, too.

(W/A) Yu Ryeo-Han When a catastrophe at Mogor's imperial palace threatens the citizens' lives, Cale miraculously swoops in to save them. Little do they know that this display of heroism slots perfectly into his plans. The next leg of his journey takes him north, where he braves a killer storm to converse with the nigh omniscient World Tree-but the tree's insights come at a cost. With the northern armies gearing up to march on the continent, Cale is eager to cash in on his exploits and alliances. The long-awaited war has finally arrived, and Cale's fate hangs in the balance!

(W) Rick Remender (A/CA) Greg Tocchini, Dave McCaig In the far future, our sun has begun its inevitable expansion process, scorching Earth's surface with extreme radiation. Humanity is sent to hide in the lowest depths of the sea, waiting in protected domed cities, while probes scour the galaxy for inhabitable planets. Generations later, a returned probe finally crashes on Earth's surface, now a hostile and alien place that no human has seen in eons. It falls on Stel Caine, a lone mother and the last scientist, to rise from these depths, reunite her shattered family, and find salvation for a people who've lost all hope? Collects the entire critically acclaimed series from New York Times-bestselling writer RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, BLACK SCIENCE) and visionary artist GREG TOCCHINI (LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME, Uncanny X-Force), who bring you a heightened character drama merged with big, vivid, high adventure that explores the most unexpected alien world of all-Earth. Collects LOW #1-26

(W) Matts (A/CA) Sergio Monjes Machine Girl is back... in the ring! Not only is Megan (again) proving herself as the best fighter in the Galaxy, but she's now part of a group of Space Pirates! And their latest adventure will lead them to an unexpected treasure, which will set a new course for the team headlong to a race of Space Invaders!

(W/A/CA) Akihito Tukushi Riko and crew have encountered a mysterious cave raider squad in the depths' sixth layer! When they join them at their hideout, they find Srajo, the Sovereign of Mystery, awaiting them with a trial! Can they overcome her challenge and win her trust?

(W) Jed MacKay & Various (A) Ig Guara & Various (CA) Jahnoy Lindsay Jace, Chandra, Garruk Wildspeaker, Niko Aris and many more Planeswalkers must break into Ravnica to defeat the metal mage Tezzeret, who has usurped the Guildpact Chair of the city-world Ravnica, before he can cast the Elderspell and become a god! And in the aftermath, Isona Maive, the unwilling tool of Tezzeret with powers like a prism for magic, will form an unholy alliance with the mysterious Planeswalker Aminatou and the notorious Elder Dragon, Nicol Bolas. But Bolas will be partner to no one. The final battle against Bolas will push the fellowship of Planeswalkers, and their powers, to the limits of magic and beyond. Based on the global sensation Magic: The Gathering card game, this is the second of two volumes collecting the entirety of BOOM! Studios Magic comics-the longest continuous run of Magic comics stories ever-plus extras in a premium hardcover format for collectors and super fans. Includes the explosive conclusion to the main series by writers Jed MacKay (Moon Knight, Avengers) and Rich Douek (

(W) Piero Karasu (A) Yuri Kisaragi There's one thing Anis can't go without if she wants to run a magical academy-magicite. Fortunately, an untamed region to the east is teeming with this vital resource, so she and Euphie decide to journey there on airbikes to stock up. Wait, doesn't this sound like a honeymoon?!

(W) Roye Okupe (A) Chima Kalu (CA) Godwin Akpan Following the exploits of queen and military commander Malika, who struggles to keep the peace in her ever-expanding empire, Azzaz, this historical fantasy is set in fifteenth-century West Africa and created by an all-star team from Nigeria. In this action-packed graphic novel, African history mixes with drama, politics, betrayal, romance, and dragons! Over 300 story pages! A movement of African-inspired comics & storytelling!

(W) Lee Falk (A) Phil Davis Mandrake the Magician began as a daily strip on June 11, 1934, and whether Lee Falk knew it as a sophomore at the University of Illinois, he was making history. The strips presented in this series of reprints feature two staple characters in addition to the master magician: Lothar and Princess Narda (princess of the mythical European kingdom Cockaigne). Lothar appears within the first few days (June 14, 1934), and Narda is introduced in Mandrake's second adventure. Narda is similar to Flash Gordon's Dale Arden: beautiful, constantly in need of rescue, and the love interest of our hero. A Prince of the Seven Nations of Africa, Lothar is Mandrake's devoted servant, friend and companion. He is, 'the strongest man in the world,' and decked out in a fez, shorts, and a leopard shirt. This third volume of the series presents eight stories: 'Mandrake in Hollywood'; 'Sonny the Child Movie Star'; 'Mandrake and the Haunted House': 'Blozz the Chamption'; 'Mandrake in Love'; 'Visitors from Space'; 'The Deep South'; and 'Mandrake in Cockaigne.'

THEY RULE' The second amazing volume of the SCIENCE, BAD book of the new millennium. The battle for global supremacy is underway and the bad men of the Manhattan Projects will only accept one outcome: World domination Collecting the coolest new series of the year into one super science package.

(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Nick Pitarra It's the fifth volume of the world's greatest secret science history, THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS. 'The Cold War' reveals the dark days of the 'real' Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of an American President, and the end of the Manhattan Projects-Star City alliance. Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #21-25

(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) Anna Kopp (A) Gabrielle Kari The Marble Queen is a YA fantasy graphic novel that's the political drama of Nimona meets the heartfelt romance of The Princess and the Dressmaker, but this time in a sapphic romance surrounded by a mist of magic. Princess Amelia's kingdom, Marion, is in shambles after months of their trade routes being ravaged by pirates, and now the only seemingly option left is for her to save it through a marriage alliance. When she gets an exorbitant offer from the royalty of Iliad-a country shrouded in mystery-Amelia accepts without question and leaves her home to begin a new life. But she lands on Iliad's shores to find that her betrothed isn't the country's prince, but the recently coronated Queen Salira. Shocked, Amelia tries to make sense of her situation and her confused heart: Salira has awakened strange new feelings inside her, but something dark hides behind the Queen's sorrowful eyes. Amelia must fight the demons of her own anxiety disorder before she can tackle her wife's, all while war looms on the horizon.

(W) Mark Twain (A/CA) Seymour Chwast Written in 1910 in his 70th year, Mark Twain, having lived through 14 wars waged just by his own country on others, declined to publish this poetic despairing reproof against patriotism. His regular illustrator Daniel Beard even urged Twain to issue the piece, to which the author replied, No, I have told the whole truth in that, and only dead men can tell the truth in this world. It can be published after I am dead.It took 13 years after his passing for that prophecy to be fulfilled ? and now, another 102 years later, the legendary illustrator and graphic designer Seymour Chwast (himself 92 years young) has fulfilled Beard?s dream of enriching the fable with illustration.Chwast brings every aspect of his skills to this interpretation: drawing, design, typography, type design, pastel painting and computer color all sit alongside each other with Twain?s text in pages that expand and pace the original. With another century and a quarter of warfare passed since its writing, Chwast?s artwork echoes advances in technology but Twain?s message about the

(W/A/CA) Alex Maleev In addition to the regular edition of this book, Clover Press is proud to also offer an exclusive edition only available to Direct Market shops. This edition will not be available in other stores!

(W/A/CA) Michael Turner The fifth release from Clover Press’ new line of THE MARVEL ART OF stunning new coffee table books! Clover Press is proud to present our latest art book project—The Marvel Art of Michael Turner! This stunning book features 200-pages of Michael Turner covers and artwork that graced the pages of Marvel Comics, collected for the first time in one 9 x 12 high-end coffee table book. Clover Press and Aspen Comics are teaming up to bring this amazing book to life, with both rarely seen and classic artwork featuring superstar artist Michael Turner’s renditions of popular Marvel Comics super heroes Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and many more! In addition to the regular edition of this book, Clover Press is proud to also offer an exclusive edition only available to Direct Market shops. This edition will not be available in other stores!

(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) Michael Golden, Various (CA) Michael Golden The prestige format anthology series from Marvel's 80s era, Marvel Fanfare, is collected in omnibus format for the very first time! In 1982, the comics industry was making rapid advances. The door to higher-quality, prestige titles had been opened and Marvel Fanfare planted the flag, declaring it the place to be seen. The series gave industry's greatest creators - like Frank Miller, Barry Windsor-Smith, Chris Claremont and Michael Golden - a chance to make singular statements on Marvel icons like Captain America, the Thing and Spider-Man. New talents like Mike Mignola and Charles Vess could take their shot for an issue and gain break-out success. And groundbreaking talents like Bill Sienkiewicz could steal the scene with a gallery of pinups that redefined characters in a single image. Marvel Fanfare also boasted beautiful, fully-painted stories and cutting-edge new innovations in coloring. Each issue was a bounty of artistic excellence and a statement on the future of comics. Marvel is proud to collect th

Go inside the creative process of the hit mobile game Marvel Strike Force! When Earth comes under attack by the Kree menace Ultimus, in an unholy alliance with A.I.M. and Hydra, Nick Fury recruits an unlikely band of heroes and villains for the Special Tactical Reserve for Interdimensional Key Events - S.T.R.I.K.E.! This volume takes you behind the scenes with the artists who designed Ultimus, the game's version of Fury and, of course, your favorite agents of S.T.R.I.K.E. - including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, Gamora, Groot, Daredevil, Ms. Marvel, Miles Morales, Wolverine and Black Panther…not to mention the likes of Crossbones, Carnage, and Loki! From turn-based mobile battles to a genuine page-turner, this is one truly striking Marvel art book! All Ages

(W) Jess Harrold MARVEL STUDIOS' THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER finds the God of Thunder on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced - one of self-discovery. But his efforts are interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods! To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who - to Thor's surprise - inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor! Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance and stop him before it's too late. Continuing their popular ART OF series of movie tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated film.

(A) Wesley Craig & Various THE MIGHTY THOR's story begins here! See how the God of Thunder came to our world, and what awesome adversities shaped him into a champion of man in this collection of young-reader comic book stories.