(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) 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) Gouten Hamada (A) Takeshi Seshimo After surviving a terrorist incident as a child, Shingo Shimazaki was forced to join the League for Economic Liberations' revolutionary army. Now, thirty years later, he's back in Japan and trying to assimilate to a normal life. His Japanese may be awkward, and his grasp of ordinary tasks a little weak, but he has all the combat and surveillance training of a green beret. There are many kindhearted souls who want to help him-and a few not so kind ones who will do anything to stop him.

(W) Gouten Hamada (A) Takeshi Seshimo After surviving a terrorist incident as a child, Shingo Shimazaki was forced to join the League for Economic Liberations' revolutionary army. Now, thirty years later, he's back in Japan and trying to assimilate to a normal life. His Japanese may be awkward, and his grasp of ordinary tasks a little weak, but he has all the combat and surveillance training of a green beret. There are many kindhearted souls who want to help him-and a few not so kind ones who will do anything to stop him.

(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) Buronson (A/CA) Tetsuo Hara Kenshiro has at last found Yuria, the woman he loved but had given up for dead. Determined to possess her as well, Raoh has also reached Yuria's stronghold. Kenshiro and Raoh's paths were always destined to lead them to this confrontation, the final battle to decide the successor to Hokuto Shinken. In this fight, both men will unleash the greatest secret technique passed down to them by their master, but only one will survive using it! For older 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) Ai Yazawa As Mikako and her friends work hard to get their club up and running, Mikako notices Tsutomu has gotten close to their new member, Ayumi, and begins to grow jealous. Still unsure of what to do about her feelings, Mikako decides to track down her estranged father. Will this long-overdue reunion lead to a breakthrough for Mikako, or is nothing she can do extreme enough to force her to unbottle her emotions?

(W/A) Ai Yazawa After winning the Grand Prix award at the Yaza Arts Fashion Show, Mikako and Risa are offered the chance to study abroad in London for a year and a half with all expenses covered. As the initial thrill wanes, however, Mikako's apprehensions grow, especially with the potential strain that leaving might put on her relationship with Tsutomu. Meanwhile, Ruriko is feeling sick, and everyone fears a relapse in her condition. After Ruriko receives a shocking diagnosis, Mikako is forced to reexamine her decision. Will she stay behind and choose love, or follow her passion and make her dreams of being a famous fashion designer finally come true in London?

(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.

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

(W) Ryohgo Narita (A/CA) Katsumi Enami It's the year 2002, and Firo and Ennis are finally on their very belated honeymoon-and for some reason, Czes has been invited to join them on the cruise to Japan. But with movie stars, stuntmen, stowaways, and gunslingers aboard, the voyage is looking to be anything but peaceful... For readers ages 13 years and up.

(W) TurtleMe (A) Fuyuki23 Art, his parents, and the Twin Horns are under attack! With a horde of bandits surrounding them, the powerful mana users are outnumbered-but they won't go down without a fight. Art is sure he can help...but the shocking truth his father reveals may change everything.

(W) Yuumikan (A) Koin Maple and Sally finished the treasure hunt event with stunning results, coming in first and second place, respectively. Now they???re off to their next adventure???establishing a new guild! Together with their friends, they???ll be pushing themselves to ever greater heights in Maple Tree! However?Kthis will also birth the most terrifying guild in the game, the one players call the Demon World. It???s time for the invincible, stalwart, no-damage adventurer Maple to cast off her humanity and ascend to godhood!

(W) Mamoru Hosoda (A/CA) Renji Asai Kyuta has been spending more and more time back in the human world. He's about to take an exam that will let him go to college! But does this mean saying goodbye to his master and his life in Jutengai forever? Can he be a part of both worlds, or will he have to choose?

(W) Kazuma Kamachi (A/CA) Chuuya Kogino Science and magic clash in the manga adaptation of the smash hit light novel series! (Volume 2)Index faces the biggest threat to her life thus far: the assassin Kaori Kanzaki--and Touma's right hand is useless against her! When Kaori reveals the truth behind Index's very existence, Touma realizes just how bad his unlucky streak has gotten in the conclusion of the Index arc!

(W) Miku (A/CA) Rein Kuwashima Right as Yuuya gets roped into the hunt for a traitorous Prince, he encounters a mysterious girl who aims to destroy the entire world! Yuuya will have to push his overpowered skills past the limit to stop her. Complicating everything else, Kaori accidentally opens the door on Earth and stumbles into the other world!

(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz If a girl tells you she's dying to go out with you, you'd probably take her at face value. Especially if she was as drop-dead gorgeous as Yuzuki Nanase. But there's always a catch-if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. And this story of false love between Yuzuki Nanase and Saku Chitose is no exception.

(W) Hiromu (A) Raemz It was an unforgettable summer, lit up with encounters like fireworks across the short-lived night sky. In this collection of vignettes from varying perspectives, that summer will last just a little longer before we have to say goodbye.

(W) Ghost Mikawa (A/CA) Hiten When Saki called Yuuta "Big Brother," it looked to everyone else like their relationship had taken a big step forward. In reality, it was more like a line drawn in the sand. As their hidden feelings make time spent together increasingly awkward, the two of them explore new relationships and weigh their priorities. Are some things worth holding onto despite the sacrifice, or is it time to let go and move on?

(W/A/CA) Hiro Ainana Suzuki used to work late nights making games, but now he's inside a game--and suddenly high level?! When Satou and his party cross into the famously unsafe Muno Barony, they find ramshackle villages, fortresses inhabited by the souls of the dead, and all manner of unrest. Amid the chaos, Satou meets a girl who happens to be the Baron's daughter and stumbles across a conspiracy...