(W) Titan EXPLORE THE RICH COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF MARVEL'S FIRST FAMILY IN THIS LAVISH GUIDE TO THE ADVENTURES OF REED RICHARDS, SUE STORM, JOHNNY STORM AND BEN GRIMM! AKA MR. FANTASTIC, THE INVISIBILE WOMAN, THE HUMAN TORCH AND THE THING. MEET THE TALENTED WRITERS AND ARTISTS WHO HAVE BROUGHT OVER 60 YEARS OF STORIES TO LIFE, CREATING ICONIC FOES SUCH AS DOCTOR DOOM, MOLE MAN, AND GALACTUS ALONG WITH FAN-FAVORITE ALLIES SUCH AS THE SILVER SURFER AND AGATHA HARKNESS!

(W) Chris Roberson (A) Francesco Biagini FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, ELRIC, CORUM AND DORIAN HAWKMOON MUST UNITE TO SAVE THE COSMIC BALANCE BETWEEN LAW AND CHAOS. This first volume collects the first six issues of Elric: The Balance Lost and also the 10-page Free Comic Book Day prelude, by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Chris Roberson! When the delicate balance between the forces of Law and Chaos are by threatened by a powerful malevolence of unimaginable power, Michael Moorcock's enduring Eternal Champions, Elric of Melniboné, Corum of the Scarlet Robe and Dorian Hamkmoon must unite and do battle to save the Multiverse. From their ancient realms to modern-day New Orleans and across the Moonbeam Roads in search for the Horn of Fate, a device that will open portals to other dimensions the heroes set forth. Added in their battle by a new Eternal Champion from present day Earth, the heroes embark on a quest to find weapons powerful enough to defeat Beelzebub and together they journey to the very physical heart of the Universe in search of Ko-O-Ko, the Lost Universe, on a mission t

(W) Michael Moorcock (A) Walt Simonson & Various (CA) Walt Simonson MICHAEL MOORCOCK'S MOST CELEBRATED CHARACTERS COLLIDE IN THIS MULTIVERSAL SAGA! COMBINING THREE UNIQUE AND SEPARATE STORYLINES FROM THE ETERNAL CHAMPION NOVELS INTO ONE CENTURIES SPANNING EPIC STORY! With reality under threat from the criminal mastermind, Silverskin, it is up to heroes from across Moorcock's sprawling multiverse to maintain balance. Collects Michael Moorcock's Multiverse #1-6.

(W) V.E Schwab (A) Andrea Olimpieri, Enrica Eren Angiolini (CA) Claudia SG Iannicello New York Times bestseller V. E. Schwab returns to the world of her award-winning fantasy novel series. Illustrated by hit art team Andrea Olimpieri (Dishonored) and Enrica Eren Angiolini (Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor)! Exiled from Red London, the arrogant Prince Maxim Maresh has overcome a pirate queen and the Night of Knives in the smuggler-city of Verose. With war on the horizon, the Prince must earn his name by ending the rebel army!

(W/A) Various Victory for Ukraine is a collection of short comic stories created by Ukrainian artists during the first weeks of the Russian invasion, channeling all their emotions - their anger, courage dreams, and despair into one goal, one manifestation of their nation's fight for survival! The war comes to readers (for ages 12+) in nine stories that humanize the conflict in Ukraine in a unique and emotionally lasting way with a focus on the heroism of the Ukrainian people and military in the face of overwhelming forces. Witness the struggles of brave defenders in cities like Kyiv, Mariupol, Kherson, and Snake Island, and how the utter insanity and irony of the war is told from the standpoint of a looted Ukrainian washing machine, and a humble farm tractor that wants to steal Russian tanks.

NEW HARDCOVER EDITION! Darkstalkers, Capcom's horror/anime fight-fest video game property, is a fan-favorite among gamers worldwide. Now illustrators, animators, comic artists, manga creators, pros and fans alike have come together to produce nearly 300 pages of all-new artwork celebrating the Darkstalkers franchise. This video game art gallery is packed with beastly creatures, sexy temptresses, and a hefty helping of inspiration, energy, and excitement!

New hardcover edition! Fine art meets martial arts in this collaborative tribute to the undisputed king of all fighting game franchises - Street Fighter! Street Fighter Tribute features hundreds of original illustrations by artists from around the globe, each paying homage to their favorite Street Fighter characters in a dizzying array of styles. This video game art gallery in a book is bursting with inspiration, energy, and a love for all things Street Fighter!

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!

Every mission?is someone's last. Out of the ashes of Harbinger Wars, Bloodshot is about to join the weaponized men and women of the HARBINGER ACTIVE RESISTANCE DIVISION - the black budget, technologically-augmented strike force where the powers are dangerously unstable and every mission is a one-way ticket into the meat grinder. With a reluctant leader calling the shots and a new crop of untested rookies manning the frontline, Bloodshot is about to take H.A.R.D. Corps behind enemy lines - and into a gasoline-drenched, synapsesnapping suicide run where no one is safe?and heroes always die trying. Collecting BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS #14-17 and BLOODSHOT #0, join acclaimed writers Christos Gage (Avengers Academy) and Joshua Dysart (Harbinger Wars) and superstar-in-the-making Emanuela Lupacchino (Archer & Armstrong) right here to light the fuse on an explosive new chapter for Bloodshot and the Valiant Universe's most feared

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Khari Evans, Andres Guinaldo (CA) Diego Lattore THE FIST & THE STEEL FIGHT ONWARD! Many years from now, Earth's immortal master of war and the world's deadliest intelligence operative fight sideby-side. As was foretold in the BOOK OF DEATH, an aging Ninjak and Eternal Warrior are fated to spend their days as humanity's guardians, protecting it from the myriad threats that loom over the horizon of Earth's future. But when the ultimate menace rises to obliterate all traces of life, can Colin King and Gilad Anni-Padda - Ninjak and the Eternal Warrior - cement their status as the Valiant Universe's greatest heroic duo?or will their legacy go up in flames? Plus: Back in the present, the unthinkable has happened to Ninjak and his fellow MI-6 agents that survived the horrors of the Deadside! Infected with an aggressive and lethal cancer from his exposure to a noxious parallel dimension, Ninjak must race against the clock for a cure before he makes a permanent trip to the realm of the dead! Jump on board the steel-shattering adventures of Valiant's number-one super-spy

(W) Christopher Priest (A/CA) MD Bright The most demanded return in comics is finally here! The original Quantum and Woody are back! Legendary creators Christopher Priest (Black Panther) and M.D. Bright (Iron Man) return to one of the most acclaimed series of the modern era! Whatever happened to the world's worst superhero team? Twenty years past their prime, the unlikely crime-fighting duo known as Quantum and Woody (not a couple) have long since parted ways?until a middle-aged Quantum suddenly reappears with a brand-new teenage partner. Now Woody is out to break up the all-new, all different Quantum and Woody and put an end to Quantum's recklessness?just as Quantum takes on a life-or-death personal mission for national security. Can these former friends set aside their differences?and their age?and their numerous health difficulties?to join forces one last time without driving each other crazy? Collecting Q2: THE RETURN OF QUANTUM AND WOODY #1-5 in trade paperback as a perfect companion to the QUANTUM AND WOODY BY PRIEST & BRIGHT collections!

(W) James Asmus & Various (A) ChrisCross & Various (CA) Emanuela Lupacchino At last - the essential origins and early adventures of Valiant's most powerful heroes and allies, collected between two covers for the fi rst time anywhere! Celebrate 25 years of the largest independent superhero universe in comics with these all-star explorations of Valiant's indelible comics book icons, including X-O MANOWAR, HARBINGER, BLOODSHOT, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, SHADOWMAN, and many more! Who they are, how they came to be, and what they fear the most? This is your essential one-stop guide to the biggest heroes, villains, and super-teams that the Valiant Universe has to offer, just in time for Valiant's 25th anniversary celebration! Collecting ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #0, BLOODSHOT #0, HARBINGER #0, PUNK MAMBO #0, QUANTUM AND WOODY: THE GOAT #0, SHADOWMAN #0, UNITY #0, X-O MANOWAR #0, and material from ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #25, BLOODSHOT #25, HARBINGER #25, X-O MANOWAR #25, and FCBD 2014: VALIANT UNIVERSE HANDBOOK #1.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen, Juan Jose Ryp (CA) Raul Allen EARTH'S IMMORTAL SOLDIER THOUGHT HE KNEW PAIN? AND THEN HE ENTERED THE DEPTHS OF HIS ENEMY'S 'LABYRINTH'? Across six millennia, Gilad Anni-Padda - an immortal warrior sworn to forever serve the Earth - has felled zealots and madmen, emperors and tyrants in the course of his duty. But nothing he's faced yet can prepare him to run the 'LABYRINTH' - a miles-long maze of horrors specifically designed to undermine his every strength, enhance his every weakness, and send him screaming into the darkness of death at every turn. The answer lies at the heart of the 'LABYRINTH' itself?and as Gilad endures a gauntlet of cutting-edge technology and sharpened steel, he'll soon discover why the merciless figure known only as THE DYING ONE has singled the Eternal Warrior out for the ultimate deathtrap. He will run. He will suffer. And when his ordeal is ended, the Eternal Warrior's place in the Valiant Universe will be forever altered as New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH) and visionary artists Ra?l

(W) Eliot Rahal (A) Felipe Cunha (CA) Irene Koh, Tim Daniel In 1997, a group of teenagers discover a treasure of immeasurable wealth. Fearing that their newfound fortune will be stolen from them, they make a pact: One day they'll all come back as adults, divide their riches, and live happily ever after. Now…fifteen years later, they have returned. Not to uncover a fortune, but to bury a friend. From Eliot Rahal (Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe, The Paybacks) & Felipe Cunha (Flash Gordon, Turok) comes the first complete series in the highly-praised Cult Classic Universe!

(W) Ryan O'Sullivan (A) Andrea Mutti, Piotr Kowalski (CA) Ariela Kristantina After the stunning success of Fearscape, comes A Dark Interlude, the story of?No! The only offence to literature greater than the loathsome synopsis is the sequel. I will not stand idle while some poor excuse for an editor mangles and confuses my story, which is intact, perfect, and concluded, with this derivative drivel. Mark my words, this nonsense has nothing to do with my tale. I am not in it. I do not condone it. And you, dear reader, should not buy it. -Henry Henry

(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) Tsutomu Nihei Sanakan attempts to destroy the Central A.I., as Mensab and her guardian knight, Seu, fight for the lives of the human residents they promised to protect. After the Central A.I. recklessly attempts to forward the whole of TOHA Heavy Industries, Kyrii and Cibo are left with a precious genetic sample from a very old human being. Wanting to test the genetic sample for signs of the Net Terminal Gene, Kyrii and Cibo make their way through an unofficial megastructure.

(W/A/CA) Shuzo Oshimi From the creator who brought you notable works such as The Flowers of Evil, Happiness, and Inside Mari, comes a new suspense drama centering on the theme of a toxic parent. Dive into this latest thriller by master storyteller, Shuzo Oshimi. Ordinary middle school student Seiichi Osabe receives love and care from his mother Seiko. Until one summer an incident changes the family dynamic forever. This is a story of a mother's love that has gone too far?.

(W) Junji Ohno & Various (A) Katoki Hajime Former Zeon mobile suit squad leader Cucuruz Doan deserted, taking up residence on a small island where he helped to raise a number of orphaned children. But what about the other members of his squad? While the original story was told from federation pilot Amuro Ray's perspective, Ohno's limited series goes beyond the original television episode to explore the ramifications of Doan's actions on his own troops, bringing us a multilayered and emotionally complex view of the events from Zeon's perspective.

(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/A/CA) Yusei Matsui In the aftermath of tragedy, the students of 3-E nevertheless march proudly in their graduation ceremony. Will their futures still unfold as planned? And what will they do with their reward money...? Then, enjoy a long side story revealing what Koro Sensei was really up to over winter break! Can Koro Sensei truly make a friend and ally out of anyone...?! Plus, a bonus short story with all-new characters, set in a dystopian future. For older teen audiences.

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A) Mikio Ikemoto In order to defeat Ohtsutsuki Isshiki and protect the village, Naruto and Kurama play their ultimate trump card. This new mode may give them the power to win-but at the cost of their lives! Will it be enough? For teen audiences.

(W/A) Sui Ishida Tokio and his new choujin buddy Ely are now training to become superpowered protectors of the prefecture. But in addition to having to cram their noggins full of choujin rules and regulations, they have to deal with fledgling abilities that won't always do what they're supposed to?in ways both embarrassing and dangerous! For older teen audiences.

(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) 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) Yutaka After a stay in the hospital, Fuji returns to school with a new prank in mind: outperforming Koichi on an upcoming test! Confronted by this seemingly insurmountable task, Fuji ropes in the pair's charismatic classmate Kei to tutor Mamori. But when Kei develops a fondness for her new pupil, she sparks a rivalry with Fuji as both of them fight for Mamori's affections!

(W/A) Gege Akutami In order to assume complete control over Fushiguro's body, Sukuna schemes to kill Tsumiki, whose flesh Yorozu has possessed. Meanwhile, Itadori and the others attempt to use the power of Kurusu and the Angel, who have barely escaped death, to bring back Satoru Gojo! Sukuna is the strongest sorcerer in history, and Gojo is the strongest sorcerer of the present day... These two heavy hitters will finally clash!

(W/A/CA) Tadatoshi Fujimaki In a flashback to the past, the Miracle Generation members realize their true talents as second-years in middle school. However, their newfound power causes a rift between them and everyone else. Meanwhile, a confrontation with Murasakibara ends up awakening Akashi's true potential-an incident that only hastens the end of the Teiko Middle School Basketball Club... For teen audiences.

(W/A) Yuto Suzuki Dangerous serial killers, the Order, and Sakamoto's crew clash! As the battles rage on, Sakamoto undergoes an unexpected transformation. Meanwhile, the evil mastermind X reveals his true intent, which sends shock waves through the assassin world! For older teen audiences.

(W) Akinari Asakura (A) Takeshi Obata Azemichi and Taiyo are One-Way Ticket to the Top, the final performers of the Wara-1 Koshien prelims! Between Azemichi's carefully scripted comedy and Taiyo's flawless acting, they've got the perfect routine to win over the crowd. But despite having started off with the biggest laughs of the day, Azemichi draws a blank halfway through their routine and forgets his next line! Unless Azemichi and Taiyo can save their performance, they may have just lost their only chance at making their comedy dreams come true?

(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) 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) 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/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/A) Hiroshi Higuchi & Various It's time for the full X-Men: The Animated Series experience! The global television sensation is back on TV screens and back on shelves with this classic manga adaptation. Newly remastered and presented in a deluxe edition, this ultimate X-Men collector's item completes the two-volume set!

(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!

(W) Stan Lee (A) Various Comics legend Stan Lee provides aspiring comics artists with the modern tools they need to succeed in the comic book creating world. Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, this is the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering and create fantastic comics worlds perfect for today's modern comic book audience. With examples from his classic collaborations at Marvel Comics and from today's top comics artists, Lee builds on concepts only touched upon in his previous instructional offerings and provides a pathway for aspiring artists to bring their comic book artwork to professional-quality levels.

(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.