(W) Syougo Kinugasa (A) Tomoseshunsaku 100 QUESTIONS, 100 ANSWERS The final special exam of the semester is on the horizon: a cooperative written test where students answer problems in turn. Horikita's class is up against Sakayanagi's, and everyone rushes to prepare. As this goes on, Nagumo poses a question of his own-who will be the next student council president? The candidates are Horikita and Ichinose...or are they? Does Ichinose have other plans? December may be the end of the year, but the school's new state of chaos is only beginning.

(W/A/CA) Tillie Walden ADVANCE SOLICIT From the world of ROBERT KIRKMAN’s THE WALKING DEAD comes the highly anticipated and heart-wrenching finale of CLEMENTINE.  Clementine finally has it all—a safe place to live, a girlfriend, even a cat...but nothing lasts forever. And when Clementine suffers a loss unlike anything she’s ever faced, a new mentor called the Gardener offers her a new family and a new way of living...but at what cost?   TILLIE WALDEN (On a Sunbeam, Spinning) doesn’t hold back in the epic conclusion of the Eisner Award-nominated CLEMENTINE. “CLEMENTINE is an absolute triumph in every way.” —**MICHAEL WALSH **(UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: FRANKENSTEIN, THE SILVER COIN)

(W) Yuu Kamiya, Tsubaki Himana (A/CA) Kuro Naoto's a high school dropout and brilliant amateur tinkerer. He lives in a world that has been so over-exploited that the entire surface has become one vast machine. When a box crashes into his home containing a female automaton, it's a harbinger of change that will rock the entire globe, and give Naoto his chance to be a hero.

(W/A/CA) Julian Hanshaw Remco knows he is special. He was chosen. God took a shine to him, after a bright light in a clear northern sky brought Remco to the incredible Cloud Hotel, a wondrous place that he never wants to leave. But Remco has outstayed his welcome? and it's time to check out. LA Times Book Prize finalist Julian Hanshaw (Tim Ginger) returns with another feast of visual imagination and emotional intensity that will haunt readers' dreams long after the book is closed.

(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?

(W) Simon Spurrier (A/CA) Matias Bergara In the return to the Eisner Award-nominated Coda, the disheartened bard Hum finds peace with his wife, Serka, in a darkening apocalypse - or so it seems. Edenic prophecies and magic's return? Hum is skeptical, while Serka faces her own difficult decisions on the road, and winter approaches? For every hero's weakness, there's a companion with an equal degree of strength, and that's exactly how Hum and company will get through the fateful, magical mayhem. But there are some unexpectedly unthinkable things that only Hum is capable of? New and returning fans alike shouldn't miss this collection of the return of Coda from GLAAD Media Award-winning writer Simon Spurrier (Damn Them All, The Flash) and EW's 2019 Artist of the Year Mat?as Bergara (Step By Bloody Step)! Collects Coda (2023) #1-5.

(W) Tate Brombal (A) Ray Fawkes & Various (CA) Ray Fawkes Space-faring adventurer Colonel Weird sets forth on a journey to save his superhero colleagues from their rural purgatory by entering the Para-zone only to find himself paired with the much much younger Doctor Andromeda on a series of fantastical adventures through assorted worlds and dimensions Featuring a rock-star artist lineup of some of the best creators in comics today: Ariela Kristantina, Ray Fawkes, Andrea Sorrentino, Marguerite Sauvage, Yuko Shimizu, Dani, Tyler Bence, Nick Robles, and written by Tate Brombal (Barbalein, House of Slaughter).

(W/A/CA) Kent The epic conclusion to the stylish tale of a world bereft of color! The first Mercy Pulse robbed the world of color, leaving humanity mutated in its wake. Now, using the power of their 'Divine Chroma,' the Iodopsy Order are on the verge of engineering a second Mercy Pulse. Driven by the madness of their faith, they don't care what the consequences might be for the human race. Avidia narrowly prevailed against the Order's sapphire-tinted god, but now he's grievously wounded and cut off from all his friends. To rescue Chie, he's ready to launch an all-out war against the Order, before calamity descends upon the world!

(W) Fred Van Lente, More (A) Ariel Olivetti, More (CA) Ariel Olivetti Savage tales of the iconic barbarian! When an agent of the dreaded Black Seers of Yimsha assassinates the King of Vendhya, the king's sister Yasmina inherits the throne - and vows vengeance! But her plans against the Black Seers are derailed when she is kidnapped - by Conan?! Before long the Cimmerian has ruthless mercenaries, vengeance-crazed tribesmen, sinister sorcerers and an entire army hard on his heels - and that's just how he likes it! Plus: Conan's journeys continue, taking him from the Exiled Lands to Hesterm and beyond. Thieves, demons, warriors and more all await him - and all will fall prey to his savage sword! Collecting CONAN AND THE PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE #1-4, CONAN: CHILDREN OF THE SUN, CONAN: EXILES, and material from DARK HORSE PRESENTS (2014) #21 and ROBERT E. HOWARD'S SAVAGE SWORD #1-4 and #6-10. Parental Advisory

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A) Rat Kitaguni The entire student body is preparing for the school festival when the orchestra's instruments go missing! Of course, Claudia becomes the target of suspicion, but she recognizes the incident for what it is-Fermina's latest scheme. As Fermina becomes more desperate, Claudia decides to fight back, teaming up with her allies to set a trap for Fermina!

(W) Jordan Alsaqa (A/CA) Vivian Truong Our heroic chefs-in-training are back for their second spicy year at the Gourmand Academy of Culinary Combat. Missed connections and bitter rivalries are rekindled as Hana, Olivia, Bobby, and the others struggle with new monsters, new techniques, and new recipes! But things are only made more difficult when the crew is split up. As Hana and some of her classmates are sent on their first field mission to Clayton Ranch to uncover the secret behind attacks on the local livestock, Olivia, Bobby, and the remaining students in Gourmet City find themselves in the midst of a culinary crime ring. And both seem to be connected to a mysterious band of poachers working for a charismatic and dangerous leader. If the students can't stop her, Gourmand may just go up in smoke!

(W/A/CA) Michel Fiffe COPRA returns in the first collection of its all-new ONGOING SERIES! Acclaimed comics auteur MICHEL FIFFE reintroduces the entire cast of mercenary misfits in a brutal standoff against cruel cyborg roommates, reanimated doomsday agents, and their own bosses. Jump into the thick of it with the world's greatest superhero revenge machine! Collects COPRA #32-41

(W/A/CA) Hajime Segawa FROM MANGA CREATOR HAJIME SEGAWA (GA-REI, TOKYO ESP) THE SECOND VOLUME IN A ZOMBIE-ACTION MANGA! THE BATTLE OF THE AKIHABARA DISTRICT BEGINS! The district is under siege as the defense forces use it as a temporary base to shelter from the zombies! Tsutsuki is determined to reach his father, and with the aid of the legendary Corpse Blade they might just escape... but his sister is still missing, and they must find her first!

(W) Chris Claremont, Various (A) Dave Cockrum, Various (CA) Dave Cockrum The X-Men's greatest spacefaring adventures - starring the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, the Starjammers and S.W.O.R.D.! The Uncanny X-Men have a proud history of cosmic storytelling - dating back to Jean Grey's emergence as Phoenix that first caught the attention of Lilandra, Empress of the Kree! Now, vital chapters of the Phoenix saga - including fateful clashes between the X-Men and the awesome forces of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard - are collected alongside other star-spanning epics! Meet the space pirate Corsair, leader of the renegades known as the Starjammers - and the father of Cyclops and Havok! See the X-Men battle the terrifying alien Brood! Witness Carol Danvers' transformation into Binary! Watch the X-Men and S.W.O.R.D. in a desperate fight to protect Earth from destruction at the hands of the Breakworld! Tremble as the third Summers brother, Vulcan, visits his vengeance upon the Shi'ar! Join Rogue and Gambit on a honeymoon that's out of this world! And hold fast as Captain Kate Pryde sets the Marauders' s

(W) Bill DuBay, Doug Moench (A) Richard Corben & Various In this cranium-cracking collection, the Eisner Award-winning Creepy Archives run continues to bring classic Warren horror anthology stories to modern readers in an affordable paperback edition! Collecting Creepy magazine issues #46-50 and featuring a terrifying cover by acclaimed horror and fantasy illustrator Sanjulian, our latest excursion into terror brings us face to fang with the bizarre concoctions of Richard Corben, Doug Moench, Reed Crandall, Tom Sutton, Jerry Grandenetti, José Bea, and other familiar monsterminds and fan faves. This archival edition also reprints all color covers, color Loathsome Lore stories, fan-art pages, letter columns, and essays from the original magazines, making our series essential for hardcore horror collectors and new readers alike!

(W) Jody Houser (A) Noah Hayes; Diana Sousa; Ariana Maher Vox Machina returns to investigate a strange disappearance!Hello! Is anybody home?After the disappearance of Sir Fince, Vox Machina is tasked with investigating his whereabouts. After some poking and prodding, the team is led to a mysterious basement where dark forces loom. Meanwhile, Vax and Pike face off against a vicious chimera which puts both of their fighting skills to the test, and the rest of the crew navigate an underground cavern in hopes of reuniting with the two. It'll take the help of an unexpected ally to guide the members of Vox Machina to their next objective…the Clasp's headquarters.This deluxe edition features a stunning, faux-leather cover with an intricate metallic design, along with a gallery-quality lithograph collected in a matching slipcase!The campaign continues with series IV of Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins, from the New York Times bestselling team of Jody Houser (Orphan Black, Stranger Things), Noah Hayes (The Avant-Guards), Diana Sousa (Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, Mall Goth

(W) Dennis Culver (A) Justin Greenwood (CA) Brad Simpson The sword saviour and champion of men once known as Bloody Bliss is now nothing more than a reclusive old Crone. When an old enemy returns it's up to Bliss to once more defend the Three Kingdoms. Does she have the strength to answer the call for one last adventure? Only Dennis Culver (Burnouts, E is for Extinction) and Justin Greenwood (Stumptown, The Last Siege) know for sure in this story that is equal parts Unforgiven and Xena Warrior Princess. Collects the five-issue miniseries.

(W) Christopher Sebela (A/CA) Ro Stein, Ted Brandt After escaping a televised attempt on their lives and blowing past two million bucks in their REAPR campaign, Charlie and Vita abandon Los Angeles for the desert paradise Las Vegas in search of answers. But between the human debris of Charlie's past and the well-kept secrets of Vita's old life, the only thing less likely than Charlie and Vita surviving their REAPR campaign is them surviving each other. Collecting the second arc of the critically acclaimed ongoing series by Eisner-nominated writer CHRISTOPHER SEBELA (SHANGHAI RED, HIGH CRIMES, We(l)come Back) celebrated artists RO STEIN & TED BRANDT (Captain Marvel), TRIONA FARRELL (Runaways, Mech Cadet Yu), and CARDINAL RAE (BINGO LOVE, ROSE). Collects CROWDED #7-12

(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) 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) Bartosz Sztybor; Tomasz Marchewka; Dan Watters (A) Jakub Rebelka; Various The second volume of Cyberpunk 2077 in a deluxe hardcover format collecting three standalone comics stories from the depths of Night City.In XOXO, when love blooms in Night City it's hard, fast, and bloody, especially when falling for a member of a rival gang. Then the action takes to the street as the daughter of a famed carjacker seeks to make a new name for herself in Kickdown. Finally, a MaxTac squad is divided when their new leader escalates to the extremes of their cyberpsycho opponents in Psycho Squad.Written by Bartosz Sztybor (Cyberpunk 2077: Blackout, Cyberpunk 2077: You Have My Word), Tomasz Marchewka, lead writer of the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion Phantom Liberty, and Dan Watters (Batman: Detective Comics, Coffin Bound, Home Sick Pilots) with art by Jakub Rebelka (Judas, When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee), Jake Elphick (WWE: NXT Takeover), Tommaso Bennato (Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher: The Edge of the World), and Kieran McKeown (Crime Syndicate, Judge Dredd).Collects Cyberpunk 2077: XOXO #1--#4

Rocavarancolia has proved its cruelty once again, but the gruesome city cannot defeat those chosen for the Harvest. Now magic is on their side and it's their turn to shine. But mysteries remain. What makes them so special to the Kingdom? And what is the significance of the Red Moon? The time has come for Hector and the rest of the children from Earth to leave the safety of their tower behind. It's time to get some answers-and no vampire, sorcerer, or creature can stop them. Meanwhile, an evil older than the Kingdom has awakened . . .

(W) Jose Antonio Cortina (CA) Fiona Hsieh The thrilling conclusion to Jos? Antonio Cotrina's fantasy trilogy shakes Rocavarancolia from East to West as ghosts of the past, creatures of the night, and powers that sleep awaken in the ultimate battle to change the destiny of the kingdom! The Red Moon has finally come and its influence will be unleashed. The city's cruelty runs through the veins of the children of the Harvest-as some find the strength to fight the darkness within, others embrace the dark path laid before them. The price of magic will see great sacrifice-one that may cost the children their humanity. As the city succumbs to the Red Moon, the group comes face to face with the wrath of an ancient evil and the looming resurrection of another. The Harvest must unite for the future of the kingdom and bring an end to an era of death and destruction. DIAP

(W) Ryan Ferrier (A/CA) Valentin Ramon After conquering 34RTH as the greatest robot war hero, then saving it from invading aliens, D4VE's next campaign gets political! In the wake of a robo-political assassination, D4VE begins a presidential campaign. A hip new app startup has other plans for the robot society, however, and creates the perfect political rival. The third arc of the acclaimed D4VE series returns in D4VEOCRACY.

(W) Itaru Orikasa, Maki Tomoi (A/CA) Kengoro Nishide Daigo Umehara. He is the most dominant fighting game champion in the world. But before he was Japan's first pro gamer, Daigo was one of many players battling their way through Japanese arcades during the golden age of fighting games. Find out how the player became the legend in DAIGO THE BEAST: UMEHARA FIGHTING GAMERS!

(W) Vivian Chong, Georgia Webber (A) Georgia Webber In late 2004, a rare skin disease, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, left Vivian Chong blind, forcing her to learn a new way of being in the world. She not only survived but thrived, discovering anew how to express herself creatively. Teaming up with cartoonist Georgia Webber to tell of her journey out of darkness and into the spotlight, she released her artistic vision in a variety of ways - including singing, stand-up, drumming, running, and dance. To be released simultaneously with the debut of Chong's dance-theatre production 'Dancing with the Universe,' this graphic novel is an inspirational tale and a powerful work of graphic medicine.

(W/A) Yukinobu Tatsu The Kito clan tosses Okarun and the gang into an alternate-reality version of Jiji's family home as an offering to the serpent god! There they encounter another of the clan's sacrifices, a child who goes on to possess the softhearted Jiji. The two of them become the Evil Eye, who then attacks Okarun and Momo. Okarun decides to take him on alone and sends Momo back aboveground to get help. There she comes up with an ingenious plan to get rid of the giant serpent god?but can she pull it off on her own in time to safe Jiji?

(W) Dan Slott, Christos Gage (A/CA) Pete Woods Will the Devil of Hell's Kitchen make his return? As Matt Murdock rekindles his alliance - and possibly more - with Elektra, New York Mayor Wilson Fisk works on some deadly allegiances of his own. But a war is building in Hell's Kitchen as Hammerhead makes his move, and the Owl takes a stab at the Kingpin! Matt Murdock must come to terms with what being Daredevil truly means. And he had better do it soon, as a new and deadly foe has arrived on the scene with a decisive strike - and all hell is about to break loose. As the streets burn, a gang of lethal super villains runs riot, and the Kitchen is left hanging by a thread. That thread?is Daredevil. Collecting DAREDEVIL (2019) #16-20. Rated T+

(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Aaron Kuder & Various (CA) John Romita Jr. Matt Murdock and Elektra's dual tenure as Daredevil continues, as the Man and Woman Without Fear face their deadliest enemies! Beset by the most vicious foes they've ever known, Matt Murdock and Elektra Natchios are on their last legs. Everything they've fought for, together and apart, has led to this - and now the stage (literally) stands set for a brutal and barbaric finish! The vow they've both have taken as Daredevil will face its greatest challenge yet as they must protect not only themselves but also all of Hell's Kitchen from the dastardly designs of Bullseye! But even if they survive that, a dangerous and lethal new enemy wearing a familiar face lies in wait. After so many years of harmony in heroics, life and love, the two Daredevils may have reached the breaking point at last- and the lengths they must go to in order to dispatch this threat may tear them apart forever! COLLECTING: Daredevil (2023) 11-15 Rated T+

(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Aaron Kuder (CA) Jose Luis Soares 'Red-hot writer Saladin Ahmed continues to shake up Daredevil's status quo in Hell's Kitchen and beyond! After literally tearing himself apart to escape from Hell, Matt Murdock's soul has been fractured - each portion corrupted and twisted into the image of one of the seven deadly sins! One by one, Matt has begun to conquer his demons and save his friends, but Wrath is the deadliest devil yet - and when Matt's sins finally catch up with him, the cost will be a high one. As Daredevil makes a decision that will rock the Marvel Universe, Matt will be more alone than ever before - but he still manages to find some comfort in the arms of a long-lost love! This, while a dangerous new enemy threatens to attack Hell's Kitchen - from the inside out! COLLECTING: Daredevil (2023) 16-20' Rated T+

(W/A) Kenichi Kondo Keitaro's life once again hangs in the balance as Yayoi and Eiko hunt down the source of the fungal curse afflicting him. Will they be able to exorcize this vile curse before it fully takes hold, or will the undying wrath of a man betrayed drive Keitaro to do the unthinkable?

(W) Akiharu Touka Both Konoha and Isaac were chosen as candidates for saint. However, to stop the plot of her Dark History, Satou chooses Team Isaac! For their first trial, the candidates must receive a sacred beast's blessing. The beast has a special love for virgins, but wait-was Iana a virgin in her past life? If the beast kills her for her impurity, maybe she can avoid a public execution, at least...?

(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

'THE AGE OF REASON' Jenny is losing her mind, Hope is becoming more corrupted by her Darkness abilities, and an ancient, more powerful evil is about to return to the surface of our world. What will it take for Jackie Estacado to reclaim the Darkness and put an end to the madness that he helped create? Collects THE DARKNESS #112-116

(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) 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.

DC spotlights top cover artists with the Poster Portfolio series, continuing with a second helping of frame-worthy artwork by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau! This collection includes 20 of his most memorable DC covers, highlighted by Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Supergirl, and many more! Printed on heavy card stock at a big 12 by 16 inches, the pages of the Poster Portfolios are easily pulled out and are suitable for framing.

(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...

(W) Hiro Ainana Suzuki used to work late nights making games, but now he's inside a game - and suddenly high level? Satou has broken free of the demon's labyrinth, rescuing Pochi, Tama, and Liza. And after liberating two more girls from slavery, he's on his way to building an entire harem! But beautiful girls aren't the only ones coming his way!

Hiro Ainana Having stopped the assault on the fort city by the necromancer, and with product development and the management reform of Hero?s Rest all going smoothly, Satou and friends resume their travels of the neighboring countries. However, for some reason, everywhere they go, they seem to come across incidents involving demons. As they take care of these problems, Satou gives his party members? gear a serious upgrade using his newly acquired item. Yet in the midst of all this, the mastermind behind the previous attack creeps toward the great witch Arcatia in search of a mysterious object?