(W/A/CA) Yusen Atsuko Yuujirou Matsukaze has been close friends with Rui Hanamine since the two of them were children. Back then, Yuujirou was the one who stood up for and took care of his adorable, soft-hearted friend. But as it turns out, Yuujirou's childhood dreams end up growing a little too big to handle - or, rather, too tall! At over six feet in height, the cheerful and happy-go-lucky Rui towers over his would-be protector... and still has no idea Yuujirou's had a crush on him since they were kids!

(W) Daigo Murasaki (A) Kureta Fused Era Year 2099?Shinjuku. The dazzling prosperity of this massive city-state conceals a lurid darkness just beneath its surface. And it is here?in this megalopolis that represents the pinnacle of human development?where the legendary Demon Lord Veltol makes his second coming. To rule this brave new world, the Demon Lord will take hold of the future for himself! (STL211312) (C: 0-1-2) RES. from Previews Vol. XXXI #11 (NOV211901)

(W) Daigo Murasaki (A) Kureta Akihabara. This future city is host to two rival factions: Electric Town, which continues to prioritize technological innovation, and Magic Town, which respects the traditions of old. It is here that Demon Lord Veltol makes his entrance?to a prestigious academy as a foreign-exchange student! The stage is set for the future Demon Lord's second act!

(W/A) Natsuki Hokami Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of the international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. School's about to be out-forever! As the school festival approaches, Muzan concocts a sinister plot to finally bring Kimetsu Academy to an explosive end! Will Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu be able to ensure their school festival goes off without a hitch, or will their rocking musical performance end things with a very real bang? And let's not forget about Daki and Gyutaro's part-time jobs, the secret history of Sanemi, or hot pot with Rengoku!

(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Martin Simmonds For decades, the Department of Truth battled a secret war against its Soviet counterpart, the Ministry of Lies. Now, Cole Turner will have to face the consequences of his predecessors as the dark actions of the past unfurl before him? The fourth arc of the Eisner-nominated THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH from JAMES TYNION IV (Something is Killing the Children) and MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) is collected here! Collects THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #18-22

(W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Joshua Hixson HannibalmeetsSilent Night, Deadly Nightin this pitch-black holiday horror story that cuts right through our most taboo notions.As snow falls over Milwaukee in 1972, a blood-stained Santa Claus commits unimaginable atrocities against young men. Fifty years later, a troubled young writer interviews this so-called Deviant Killer, who still maintains his innocence from behind bars. And as Christmas approaches once again, the past returns, wielding a sharpened ax.Multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (W0RLDTR33, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and acclaimed artist JOSHUA HIXSON (The Plot, Children of the Woods) unite for a psychological crime thriller that explores the intersection of queer identities and a broader scope of cultural transgression and deviance.Collects THE DEVIANT #1-4Select praise forTHE DEVIANT:One of the most impressive first issues of a comic book we've had in 2023. JAMES TYNION and JOSHUA HIXSON knock it out of the park creating story you can't help but be immersed by. This may be the most terrifying version of Santa C

(W) Mark Waid, Various (A) Barry Kitson, Various (CA) Ariel Olivetti Mark Waid completes his spellbinding run! Stephen Strange: herald of Galactus?! When an alien sorcerer demands Stephen's help saving his far-off planet from the World-Eater, Galactus ends up banished to the darkest depths of the mystic realms! Now, with his powers depleted, Strange must undertake a rescue mission like never before! Then, a truly terrifying villain works their way into the Marvel Universe via a small house in Kansas, and their impact will be huge! And with his hands healed after so many years of pain, Stephen can return to his old life as a Surgeon Supreme! But torn between his obligations, which solemn oath will he choose to uphold? Join Stephen Strange, M.D., for a new era of modern medicine, mystic arts?and horror! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2018) #12-20, DOCTOR STRANGE ANNUAL (2019) #1 and DR. STRANGE (2019) #1-6. Rated T+

(W) Richard Dinnick (A) Brian Williamson & Various (CA) Will Brooks In Bill's first comic adventure, the TARDIS crashes into the heart of a Viking camp! But this is no interactive history lesson, and it seems that a terrifying alien force has taken hold over the icy kingdom. As the snow melts, the Doctor realises that he is about to face an unwelcome face from the past? And in a one-shot adventure, the Doctor takes Bill and Nardole on a trip to an intergalactic supermarket, where they make an unexpected new friend! Collects Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor Year Three #5-7 and #9.

The definitive history of BBC's long-running series Doctor Who continues with this volume on the second Doctor focusing on three stories spanning seasons fifteen and sixteen: "Underworld," "The Invasion of Time" (Leela's departure story), and "The Ribos Operation" (the introduction of Romana and the beginning of the "Key to Time" story arc). Illustrated throughout with photographs from the archives and in full-color, this hardcover volume features story summaries, character and actor profiles, pre- and post-production notes, broadcast reaction, and much more.

(W/A/CA) Norm Konyu A wonderfully evocative ghost story in the great tradition of M. R. James and Daphne Du Maurier with a contemporary edge.After the sudden death of his twin sister, 14 year old James Reynolds becomes obsessed with her tale of a black hound, a folkloric creature that is regarded as a portent of death. Enlisting the aid of his elderly neighbour, who the local children call ‘The Witch’, he delves into the centuries of village history, folklore, and ghosts, until he uncovers a deeper secret beyond his darkest nightmares, beyond the sight of most, and beyond the mortal veil.Set in the South Downs of England, a place that has been home to Celts, Romans, and Vikings, James’s story is interwoven with tales from his village that also blur the line between the living and the dead.

From the fertile mind of James Kochalka (Johnny Boo) comes an all-new fantasy adventure for all ages! Meet the Dragon Puncher, a cute but ruthless kitty in an armored battle suit, dedicated to defeating dangerous dragons wherever they may be. The Dragon Puncher and his would-be sidekick Spoony-E (a fuzzy little fellow armed with a wooden spoon) confront a gigantic, drooling dragon and have a ridiculous, hilarious brawl. Boldly combining Kochalka's signature cartooning with hilarious photography, Dragon Puncher is also a unique visual treat. Kids will go nuts for this goofy backyard adventure.

(W) Brian Herbert; Kevin J. Anderson (A) Simone Ragazzoni The hidden history of House Corrino is finally revealed, leading directly to the legendary events chronicled in Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterpiece Dune.Where the Emperor is concerned, the legality of a massacre is of little matter. However, as revolution brews and Jessica prepares to deliver her child of fate, the discovery of tainted spice cannot go unpunished...Legendary authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson's adaptation of the final prequel chapter of their bestselling novels continues, as they're joined by acclaimed artists Simone Ragazzoni and Andrea Scalmazzi to bring this epic prelude to life.Collects Dune: House Corrino #6-8.

(W) Tohru Himuka, Tohru Himuka (A) Tohru Himuka Koyou and Singdam's shared past finally comes to light! In Orchid province, a young Koyou attracts suspicion and mockery from adults and fellow children alike for her unique talents, while Singdam languishes in tortured isolation on the streets as a Nankin refugee. But when Koyou's unlikely friendship with a local scholar sparks trouble for her, Singdam will put his life on the line to save her! Meanwhile, in the present, as hope of changing Noah's mind dwindles, Koyou shows her father her true skills as a doctor, and Keiun reveals... his true feelings?!

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, 'That's a dragon.' The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima A young boy gazes up at the sky and sees a streaming bolt of light. The friendly, armor-clad being at his side tells him gently, 'That's a dragon.' The fact that he's joking isn't important. What's important is the look of wonder on the boy's face... and the galaxy-spanning adventure that's about to take place! Join Hiro Mashima (Fairy Tail, Rave Master) once more as he takes to the stars for another thrilling saga!

(W) Bernie Wrightson; Doug Moench (A) Wally Wood; Bernie Wrightson; Richard Corben A DOUBLE SHOT OF TERROR-TWO HORRIFYING VOLUMES IN ONE! LEGENDARY CREATORS OF LEGENDARY TERROR!Now in a packed-full double volume with twice as many ghoulish stories, previously collected in Dark Horse's hardcover volumes 13 and 14. Collecting eight issues and nine covers of Warren Publishing's legendary Eerie horror anthology, this double-volume paperback edition features dark and dystopian tales from talents like Wally Wood, Alex Toth, Bernie Wrightson, Richard Corben, and more. Revel in the vengeful exploits of favorite recurring characters Coffin, Exterminator One, and others!This volume also includes all original letters columns, haunting full-color painted covers by Ken Kelly and Sanjulian, and introductions by modern horror pioneer and painter Tom Neely (The Blot, The Wolf) and prolific Warren writer Budd Lewis!Collects Eerie magazine #61–#68 and the cover for Eerie #69, a reprint issue of Hunter stories that were collected in past Eerie Archives volumes.

LARRYBEAR HAS MOVED TO THE CITY IN NEW VOLUME Eye of the Majestic Creature Vol. 2 is the second book collecting Leslie Stein's loose, funny and charming autobiographical narratives that combine idiosyncratic fantasy and stark reality. Larrybear, our hero, has moved from the countryside to the city, where she finds work as a shop girl. Quotes from Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie are sprinkled throughout the story to add humor and poignancy. Stein then takes us back to a childhood in the '80s filled with odd experiences including joining a rock band with older people, sitting in on her mother's AA groups, and the mystery of the disappearing gumballs. Finally, a fun story in which Larrybear and her new friend, Poppin the Flower go on a strange trip to see his father. Let us not forget that Marshmallow, Ping-Ping and Mimolette, Larry's walking and talking instruments, have adventures all their own. Stein's gorgeous cartooning, highlighted by incredibly detailed stippling, and her dry sense of humor combine to make one of the most unique and immersive narrative experiences in comics.

(W) Rokusyou, Usuasagi (A) Sime At the guild in a town in Lypaed, Alto accepts a request of his own will. The request involves spending Ragi's remaining days with him, as he is nearing the end of his life. Meanwhile, Setsuna accepts a request to save the florist couple Norris and Elly. However, a different request directly from the empress comes in at the same time... Will Setsuna and Alto be able to carry out their requests???

(W) Roye Okupe (A) Sunkanmi Akinboye (CA) Godwin Akpan What happens when you infuse the likenesses, ambitions, and desires of legendary warriors and conquerors with an advanced AI? Well, you get a psychotic android named AVON, who goes rogue and concocts a plan to 'reset' humanity! E.X.O. Volume 2 picks up right where it's award-winning Afrofuturist epic predecessor left off, as Wale Williams-aka tech-savvy superhero EXO-tries to save humanity! An Afrofuturist superhero story about redemption set in the bustling metropolis that is Lagos, Nigeria-with a creative team that's also from Lagos! This Dark Horse edition will collect the YouNeek Studios editions of the same material (YouNeek editions E.X.O. Volumes 3 and 4)

(W) Katsuhisa Minami One hitman is feared above all in Japan: the killing machine known as The Fable. But is he really a tough guy or more of a...weirdo? After a particularly lucrative spree necessitates a break from his life of crime, the Fable faces his hardest assignment ever: living as a normal guy, with a cover story, an apartment, and a pet parrot! An Angouleme Official Selection. It's Way of the Househusband minus the wife and kid, plus one adorable, friendly bird, topped off with a whole lotta blood! Inspired the new anime. Omnibus edition includes Vol. 19-20.THE MACABRE MAMBOThe music rings out, and the dance of death begins. The mysterious maestro behind this slaughter is Yamaoka, the man with no fear whom Yoko recalls with a shiver from her childhood. The strings swell, and the moment approaches: A duel between the uncanny assassin Akira and the globetrotting killer Azami! What will be the fate of Yoko and Misaki? As the rhythm shifts, what next deadly steps does Yamaoka have planned? The drums thunder in the dark as the climax draws closer to the mercenaries' hideout!

Fairy Tail takes place in a world filled with magic. 17-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins.

Outraged by the way Yukino has been treated, Natsu goes on the warpath and challenges the master of Sabretooth to a fight! Back at the tournament, the wizards prepare to face Pandemonium, a castle built out of magic containing one hundred terrible monsters, the most powerful of which are easily capable of taking down a Wizard Saint. But when Erza, desperate to reclaim Fairy Tail's honor, wins the right to go first, she declares that she'll take on all one hundred at once!

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima Seventeen-year-old Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins.

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima Lucy is an attractive mage-in-training who wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. The guild she dreams about joining is the most famous in the world, and it is known as the Fairy Tail. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins.

(W/A/CA) Hiro Mashima Fairy Tail: Master's Edition Volume 2 is an extra-large trim size and upgraded paper collecting volumes 6-10 of the original publication. Lucy wants to join a magician's guild so that she can become a full-fledged magician. One day she meets Natsu, a boy raised by a Dragon who mysteriously left him when he was young. Natsu has devoted his life to finding his Dragon father. When Natsu helps Lucy out of a tricky situation, she discovers that he is a member of the Fairy Tail magician's guild, and our heroes' adventure together begins.

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Jim Cheung & Various (CA) Paul Renaud See the FF on the big screen in FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, in theaters July 25th, 2025! The Thing and the Human Torch star in the series that set the stage for the Fantastic Four's glorious return to comics! With their family torn apart, the Thing and the Human Torch are the Fantastic Two! The world mourns Reed and Sue Richards, missing and presumed dead. Meanwhile, something is wrong with Johnny Storm, and only Ben Grimm can help him! But what monumental secret has Doctor Doom been hiding, and how will it completely change Ben and Johnny's lives? Things go multiversal as the Thing and the Torch look for answers to their family tragedy on other worlds - but they'll end up powerless and lost, fighting to survive in a savage wasteland! The Thing allies himself with an old enemy in new armor - and get ready for the two-in-one team-up that everybody's been waiting for! But will Ben and Johnny discover the true fate of the Four? COLLECTING: Marvel 2-in-One (2017) 1-12, Marvel 2-in-One Annual (2018) 1 Rated T

(W) Ryan North (A) Carlos E. Gomez, Ivan Fiorelli (CA) Alex Ross Hit author Ryan North continues his ever-surprising FANTASTIC FOUR run! The Fantastic Four join the Blood Hunt and face down the vampires sinking their teeth into the Marvel Universe! But for all the FF's powers, can Mister Fantastic's scientific abilities do any good against the dark mysticism of their unliving foes? COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (2022) 18-22 Rated T+

(W) Mark Waid (A) Mike Wieringo, Mark Buckingham (CA) Mike Wieringo See the FF on the big screen in FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, in theaters July 25th, 2025! One of the greatest creative pairings on FANTASTIC FOUR since Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo brought Marvel's First Family into a golden era! Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo take the reins of FANTASTIC FOUR and deliver some of the most daring and humorous adventures Marvel's First Family has ever seen! Giant bugs! Living equations! Johnny Storm, CEO! Exploding unstable molecules! The secret behind the Yancy Street Gang! And watch as the antics between the Thing and the Human Torch heat up like never before! Prepare to laugh and cheer at once! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1998) 60-66; material from Avengers (1963) 400 Rated T+

(W) John Blair Moore, Various (A) Pat Broderick, Various (CA) Rick Leonardi The complete saga of Doctor Doom in the year 2099 - and his accursed enemies, the Fantastic Four! Marvel's greatest villain resurfaces to rule a new era! Victor von Doom has mysteriously survived from the Heroic Age to rise anew in this technologically advanced future - and in upgraded armor, his first task is to reclaim the throne of Latveria! Then he can turn his gaze to America, once the home of his greatest foes. He sees unrest. He sees disharmony. He knows the struggling nation needs an iron fist to bring it back under control. And he knows just the man for the job. All hail President Doom! But how - and why - are Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing alive in 2099?! The answers will take them from the Negative Zone to the Savage Land - and reunite them with their greatest rival! COLLECTING: Doom 2099 (1993) 1-44, Fantastic Four 2099 (1996) 1-8, Fantastic Four (1961) 413; material from 2099 Unlimited (1993) 5-8, 2099 Special: World of Doom (1995) 1 Rated T+

Will Sliney Television's science-fiction masterpiece Farscape returns! Series creator Rockne S. O'Bannon continues his creation in comic book form in this second volume of all new Farscape stories. After the events on Hyneria, the crew of Moya find themselves in the midst of a new, mysterious menace. But the crew will learn that their greatest enemies might just be themselves!

Ka D'argo lives on in this pulse-pounding Farscape graphic novel during the series' third season, between the episodes 'Revenging Angel' and 'Fractures.' Follow the adventures of John Crichton's best friend D'argo as he's forced to not only save the day and end planetary war, he's got to do it all with mouthy Princess Jool along for the ride. And that means trouble!

(W) Rick Remender (A) Tony Moore, Jerome Ope?a (CA) Tony Moore The highly sought-after oversized hardcover of New York Times bestselling FEAR AGENT is back in print for the first time in a decade!When down-and-out alien exterminator Heath Huston stumbles upon an extraterrestrial plot to wipe out humanity, he must put down the bottle and resume his role as peacekeeper?as the last Fear Agent. Fan-favorite writer RICK REMENDER (DEADLY CLASS, LOW) is joined by superstar collaborators TONY MOORE (THE WALKING DEAD, Venom) and JEROME OPE?A (SEVEN TO ETERNITY, Uncanny X-Force) in the critically acclaimed series that redefined science fiction.Loaded with side stories, covers, pinups, and artist sketch galleries.Collects FEAR AGENT #1-15

(W) Suu Morishita Leet isn't just any butler. His mistress, Princess Kilik, demands the impossible-and he delivers it, seven times before breakfast. But one day, Leet decides enough is enough, and he flees for a neighboring land where the talented rise up through the ranks instead of languishing in thankless, dead-end jobs. Under a new name, Lilt, he enrolls in a training and job placement program, and rapidly discovers that, easy as 'wax on, wax off,' his butlering skills make him a valuable asset!

(W) Tony Fleecs (A) Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, Brad Simpson (CA) Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez The woods were deadly. The cat lady's house was an unholy nightmare. But Elsie and the indoor cats' third chapter sees them face their most hellish, grizzly ordeal yet...an abandoned pet supply superstore. Collects FERAL #11-15

(W) Jyun Hayase (A) Yue Matsuyuki Against all odds, Aurora and Felix find themselves at a soiree hosted by the Lumis family. All seems well at first, but as the night draws to a close, Aurora enters a room to adjust her clothing, only to find the host himself awaiting her there! Noticing her absence, Felix jumps in to save Aurora, but just as his panic subsides, everything changes in an instant when a certain someone enters the room...

(W) Vivek J. Tiwary, Steve Dutro (A) Andrew Robinson, Kyle Baker (CA) Andrew Robinson The Fifth Beatle brings to life the true story of visionary Beatles manager Brian Epstein-the man who launched the Beatles to worldwide stardom. This new edition features a new cover and an expanded sketchbook section. A visionary artist manager, Brian Epstein engineered Beatlemania-guiding the Beatles from basement gigs to unprecedented international stardom while wrestling with personal demons and the trappings of massive ambition and success. An award-winning, uplifting and inspiring human story about chasing your dreams, The Fifth Beatle also reveals an important, unsung chapter in the Beatles' history. This 10th Anniversary edition of the critically acclaimed, award-winning international bestseller features a new introduction by legendary music manager Kelly Curtis (Pearl Jam), an accompanying musical soundtrack/playlist curated by writer Vivek J. Tiwary, and an expanded sketchbook section. Whether you're discovering the Brian Epstein story for the first time or an old fan revisiting this gr

Enrique returns to the School of Five Weapons, but things have changed. The Nurse has been poisoned. The teachers hate him. There's a new principal in charge, and the real Tyler Shainline is in school. Enrique will have to use his sharp mind to unravel these mysteries and come out on top. Join artist and writer JIMMIE ROBINSON as he rings the school bell on an adventure that'll keep you guessing to the very end.

(W) Geoff Johns, Sterling Gates (A) Various (CA) Francis Manapul Art by Scott Kolins, Francis Manapul, Ethan Van Sciver, and others Barry Allen returns from the dead to reclaim the title of Fastest Man Alive in this massive hardcover! Collects stories from Final Crisis: Rogues? Revenge #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1-6; The Flash (2010) #1-12; Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3; The Flash Secret Files and Origins 2010 #1; and Flashpoint #1-5.

(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) Joe Rechthman (A) Reilly Brown Explore the Runiverse in the comic book debut of the Forgotten Runes Wizards! Perfect for fans of lighthearted, original fantasy stories set in a unique living universe! What begins as a seemingly unconnected series of fantastic tales about disparate wizards - Archmagus Crowley of Atlantis, who has been hired to steal a treasure chest from a ship in the middle of the ocean; Mystic Willow of the Brambles who's dealing with her own drama, as the humans in a nearby village wrongfully accuse her of abducting children; Alchemist Danny of the Fey's apprentice begins to suspect her master has been kidnapped and replaced with an imposter - gradually merges into a much larger, and more terrifying tale.