(W/A) Saka Mikami An eventful birthday celebration for Saku [yellow] brings the whole group closer together, as presents and fond memories are shared. With the end of summer vacation looming, Rintaro [gray] sets his sights on his next cake: one celebrating all Kaoruko [yellow] has accomplished in a particularly busy season. The couple meets for one last date before school is back in session, but a surprise visitor quickly throws a wrench in their plans…

(W) Akisuzu Nenohi (A/CA) Sherry A new World Quest has begun, and Kotone, a.k.a Anastasia, the Immortal Princess, has been tasked with leading the troops once again! But this time, the boss they're fighting is bigger, scarier, and meaner than before! Anastasia has a new evolution coming if she can win, though! What new skills could be in store for her new form?

(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips, Jacob Phillips (CA) Sean Phillips The next book in the red-hot Reckless series is here! Bestselling crime noir masters Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips are back with another new original graphic novel featuring troublemaker-for-hire Ethan Reckless. It's 1985 and things in Ethan's life are going pretty well... until a missing woman shows up in the background of an old B-movie, and Ethan is drawn into Hollywood's secret occult underbelly as he hunts for her among the wreckage of the wild days of the '70s. Another hit graphic novel from the award-winning creators of PULP, MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES, CRIMINAL, and KILL OR BE KILLED -a must-have for all Brubaker and Phillips fans!

(W) Kei Urana (A) Hideyoshi Andou Rudo lives in the slums of a floating town, where the poor scrape by under the shadow of the rich who live a sumptuous life, simply casting their garbage off the side, into the abyss. Then one day, he's falsely accused of murder, and his wrongful conviction leads to an unimaginable punishment-exile off the edge, with the rest of the trash. Down on the surface, the cast-off waste of humanity has bred vicious monsters, and if Rudo wants to have any hope of discovering the truth and seeking vengeance against those who cast him into Hell, he will have to master a new power and join a group known as the Cleaners who battle the hulking trash beasts of the Pit!

(W) KENT A gigantic monster returns to the town it ravaged years earlier in this poignant kaiju manga from the creator of the hit series Colorless. In the spirit of the classic Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One, GAEA-TIMA combines thunderous action and character drama with the social conscience and thematic complexity of the genre's post-war roots.A monster that people call GAEA-TIMA devastates a small, seaside town. Ten years later, the resilient community has emerged as a tourist destination, and Miyako, who became a local celebrity by surviving the attack, is making a living selling mini-replicas of the beast. But when GAEA-TIMA returns, Miyako and her neighbors will discover that their enduring connection to the creature goes deeper than tourism and trauma. Just what is the true agenda behind the attack of the gigantis? Are there more like GAEA-TIMA waiting for their moment?And is humanity capable of responding to violence with anything other than more violence?

The main event looms! Who has time for schoolwork when Comic-Fest is around the corner? With the deadline for their dojinshi looming, the Genshiken is starting to fray at the seams. And when Angela flies to Tokyo for the big event, one member of the group is in for a romantic rendezvous. When stress and libido collide, the sparks will fly!

Stand Alone Complex takes place in the year 2030, in the fi ctional Japanese city of New Port. The story follows the members of Public Security Section 9, a special operations task force comprised of former military officers and police detectives. Based on the hit TV series.

(W) Ben Percy (A) Danny Kim (CA) Juan Ferreyra 'A shocking new chapter in hit writer Benjamin Percy's Ghost rider run as the power of the Spirit of Vengeance chooses a new host! The Spirit of Vengeance has severed its connection with Johnny Blaze! Is this because the furnaces of Hell need more fuel for their fires, and Johnny's constant battle to do the right thing has become a tiresome obstacle? Or is some other evil force at work? Mysteries abound as the unmoored Spirit travels from host to surprising host?but who will it settle on for good? A menacing face from the past has been reborn as the next Ghost Rider - and, no stranger to deals with devils, his definition of vengeance may just flood the streets with blood! Meanwhile, Johnny's curse may be lifted at last, but he still burdened by the compulsion to protect the innocent - even if what they need protecting from is the Ghost Rider itself! COLLECTING: Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance (2024) 1-6' Rated T+

(W) Larry Hama (A) Herb Trimpe, Rod Whigham, Ron Wagner (CA) Andy Kubert, Laura Martin YOOOO JOE!    Military and martial arts action explodes off the page in this one of a kind G.I. Joe compendium! Experience the Joes’ assault on the Terror-Drome, the return of Storm Shadow, the relentless Dreadnoks, and more!     And what is the secret origin of the man known only as Cobra Commander? Find out in the comic phenomenon from Larry Hama that changed the pop-culture world forever.     Collects G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #51-78, G.I. JOE YEARBOOK #2-4, G.I. JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS #1-15.

(W) Len Wein, Various (A) Rich Buckler, Various (CA) Gil Kane Giant-Size classic issues were one of Marvel's signature formats in the 1970s, in one great big Omnibus! All your favorite super heroes - plus some of Marvel's horror icons - star in extra-length adventures that gave comic fans of the 1970s even more bang for their buck! The Thing battles the Hulk, and the Fantastic Four meet the Multiple Man! Spider-Man endures monstrous encounters with Morbius, Man-Wolf, Dracula and Man-Thing! The Avengers mourn a loss - and celebrate the wedding of Vision and the Scarlet Witch! The Defenders meet the Guardians of the Galaxy! The all-new, all-different X-Men are recruited to rescue the original team! Plus: giant-size chillers featuring Dracula, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing and more! COLLECTING: Giant-Size Super-Stars (1974) 1; Giant-Size Fantastic Four (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Super-Heroes featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1; Giant-Size Spider-Man (1974) 1, 4-5; Giant-Size Chillers featuring the Curse of Dracula (1974) 1; Giant-Size Dracula (1974) 2-5; Giant-Size Creatures featuring Werewolf

(W/A/CA) James Kochalka The Glork Patrol meets a TINY new friend? and a HUGE new enemy? Robots come in all shapes and sizes in this loony space adventure from the award-winning creator of Johnny Boo and Banana Fox! A mysterious package arrives with a tiny robot inside, named Glorkbot. Say hello to the newest member of the Glork Patrol! But when Gonk and Baby Quackaboodle quickly deplete its batteries by making it do too many funny dance moves, there's only one entity they can turn to for help: the giant floating head known throughout the galaxy as the Magic Robot. Will the Magic Robot heed their plea for help? or blast them with his laser eyes? This action-packed laugh-fest from Eisner award-winner James Kochalka is the goofiest sci-fi comic in the entire universe!

(W) Kumo Kagyu (A) Noboru Kannatuki There's rarely a dull moment in the Four-Cornered World: Harefolk Hunter's party is moving up the ranks and making a name for themselves on the frontier; Priestess, Female Knight, Witch, and High-Elf Archer get mixed up in a fortress siege battle; Goblin Slayer receives an invitation from Spearman and Heavy Warrior; and the people in the water town are up to their usual tricks. These are just a few of the ten stories you'll read in this latest installment of Goblin Slayer!

(W) Chris Mowry (A) Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow Godzilla returns, and the world will never be the same! Next up in the Library Collection series is Rulers of Earth! Giant monsters are appearing across the globe and leaving complete devastation in their wake. But who-or what-might be behind their attacks? It's up to Commander Steven Woods and his Counter-Kaiju Reaction forces to hold the monsters at bay while young Lucy Casprell and her scientific research group, the Kaiju Watchers, attempt to find the truth behind the invasions. Volume 4 collects the first 12 issues of the Rulers of Earth series by Chris Mowry, Matt Frank, and Jeff Zornow.

(W) Mark Martinez & Various (A) Megan Huang, Winston Chan The world is pretty big. You'd think there'd be enough room for all the kaiju to claim their stomping grounds, but even giant monsters aren't above needing to protect their territory. Godzilla has friends and foes, and in turn, they vie against one another for dominance. In this quartet of standalone stories, different denizens of Monster Island go claw-to-claw for exciting, earth-shaking matchups. Marvel as the King of the Monsters throws down with Mechagodzilla! Cheer on Jet Jaguar tussling with Megalon! Godzilla battling SpaceGodzilla! And, flight meets might as Mothra clashes with M.O.G.U.E.R.A! The third volume of Godzilla: Rivals continues the kaiju brawl by creators Mark Martinez, Kara Huset, Alex Sanchez, Nola Pfau, Megan Huang, Matt Frank, Johnny Parker II, and Winston Chan.

(W/A/CA) Fred Perry VS. THE DYNASTY ON AEBRA! THE RETURN OF GRAVE DIGGER! ANCIENT TERRORS UNLEASHED! ? Third time?s the charm!??The colorized collection of the early run of Fred Perry?s?Gold Digger?is now complete!??Witness the epic beginnings of many crucial plot threads, and the conclusion to the original 50-issue run!??Collected in this volume: Issues 36-50 of the?Gold Digger?regular black-and-white series. Both issues of the?Asrial vs. Cheetah?GD/NHS crossover The?Gold Digger Beta?one-shot. ALL (except GD Beta) IN FULL COLOR FOR THE FIRST TIME!

(W/A/CA) Satoru Noda Asirpa and Sugimoto are faced with a shocking truth-Noppera-bo, the criminal mastermind behind the stolen gold hoard...is Asirpa's father! To confirm this they decide to go to the impregnable Abashiri prison to attempt to meet him. Along the way they find more clues to the location of the gold, and make a stop in a hellish hotel. Meanwhile, Toshizo Hijikata lays down his own brand of justice in a lawless town... For mature audiences.

(W/A/CA) Yasushi Baba The torso-exploding final volume of the sci-fi wrestling political parody action manga that rocked Japan! Scientists discover a new material that renders people immune to all existing weapons. But these 'peacemakers' instead transform world war into a martial-arts free-for-all! Rasputin and Russian President Putinov plot to control the global supply. Opposing them are the unstoppable Axe Bogan, a certain master in a jumpsuit from China, and a slew of other muscular heroes!

(W) Eric Powell (A) Eric Powell To mark the 25th anniversary of The Goon, Eisner Award-winner Eric Powell returns with an all-new tale!A brand new black and white horror graphic novel filled with Powell's brand of humor.The return to Lonely Street hasn't been easy for the Goon and Franky. And just as they've finally got the various gangs of blood suckers and night stalkers back in line, a new threat appears. Or is it an old one? Mysteries (and backstabbing) abound on the deadly streets of Nameless Town.Bonus content includes a sketchbook and cover gallery!Collects The Goon: Them That Don't Stay Dead! #1-#4.

(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (A) Luo Di Cheng Qiu Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian-the grandmaster of demonic cultivation-was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him. Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn. Summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, Wei Wuxian is now bound to seek vengeance on the stranger's behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul. But when an evil entity emerges, a familiar face from Wei Wuxian's past suddenly appears amidst the chaos-a powerful cultivator who will help shine a light on the dark truths that surround them.

(W) Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (A) Luo Di Cheng Qiu Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian, the grandmaster of demonic cultivation, was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him. Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn. Summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, Wei Wuxian is now bound to seek vengeance on the stranger's behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul. But when an evil entity emerges, a familiar face from Wei Wuxian's past suddenly appears amidst the chaos-Lan Wangji, a powerful cultivator who will help shine a light on the dark truths that surround them.

(W) A. J. Lieberman (A) Andrew Sebastian Kwan (CA) Andrew Sebastian Kwan, A. J. Lieberman There are those among us, all of whom have had near death experiences, who now have an ability called a Soul-Skill which allows them access to the skill-sets of the dead; fighter, mechanic, sniper. Anything. This ability connects them in this realm to the soul, and its skill, in the next. Pilot. Hacker. Assassin. Anything. While not everyone who touches death is able to retain this ability those who do have formed two warring guilds: Caretakers and Dark Hearts. The Caretaker's mission? To use the power of the dead to protect the living. Welcome to Graveyard Wars. All his life Ethan Noble felt he was different; unstable, crazy. How else to explain his ability to master so many different skills only to have them vanish time after time. All her life Carter Noble has tried in vain to help her brother. Raise him, shield him, understand him. An impossible task, even for a twin, because no matter how hard Ethan tried to explain his behavior Carter was never able to understand and any attempt to enlis

(W) Matt Wagner & Various (A) Edvin Biukovic, Pat McEown From the visionary mind of Matt Wagner, this anthology collects stories from industry giants stepping into the world of Grendel. Rage and revenge bring out the darkest in humanity, especially on a planet overcome by the force of Grendel. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the Grendel saga, these dark tales from multiple creative teams explore the violent, alarming future of the post-Orion Assante era, as Grendel becomes a global force. With over 400 pages of gripping narratives and stunning art, this omnibus volume features new cover art by Matt and Brennan Wagner with this new edition collecting the work for the first time in the standard comics size. Collects Homecoming #1-3, Devil's Choice #1-4, The Devil May Care #1-6, and The Devil's Apprentice #1-3.

(W) Jee-Hyung Lee (A) Jee-Hyung Lee, Nabetse Zitro (CA) Jee-Hyung Lee FROM JEEHYUNG LEE, RENOWNED ARTIST FOR DC AND MARVEL COMICS! YOUNG KHALIDA escapes from a drug syndicate and discovers an ancient blade in a long-abandoned temple. Using its power, she becomes the GODDESS OF THE CITY, controlling the citizens through dark magic and fear. But events are being manipulated against her from the shadows, targeting Khalida. A final action-packed confrontation will reawaken the ancient war and change the balance of power between HEAVEN AND HELL?FOREVER. Collects Gumaa: The Beginning of Her issues #1-7.

(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.

The critically acclaimed sci-fi series is collected into a trade paperback for the first time! Paul Tobin and PJ Holden bring you a vision of an apocalyptic battle between mechs and nightmarish monsters on all fronts of the known universe, where countless versions of Cassandra Potts are entering battle after battle, searching for victory. This first volume will include bonus sketches and preliminary art designs, as well as a look at Tobin's original script.

(W) Pawel Burza & Various Discover cards from all GWENT expansions in this full-color, beautifully laid out hardcover art book! GWENT: Art of The Witcher Card Game returns with Volume 2! Presented by Dark Horse, this glorious hardbound collection takes you on a journey through the game's eight expansions, featuring a trove of meticulously crafted cards that players across the realm have used to wage war against their opponents. This celebration of art is also a celebration of GWENT's place as a unique, memorable, and beloved part of The Witcher world, so enjoy your adventure through every page and every card within!

(W) Jim Burnstein, Garrett Schiff (A/CA) Elisa Ferrari The eponymous Pig Prince himself returns home from college to find that his uncle Claude betrayed and murdered his father to seize the throne! But this familiar fable veers into the zany and adventurous when Ham-let calls upon his best friend Horatio and a troupe of rowdy, self-centered actors to aid him in halting his uncle's evil plans. Ham-let and the troupe must cast aside their egos and work together as a team to have any chance of saving the village from falling to King Claude's corrupt rule! o A fun Shakespeare mash-up for all ages!

(W/A/CA) Shuzo Oshimi The biggest loser in high school goes out one night to return a DVD and gets attacked by a blood-sucking woman. She asks if he wants to die or live. He chooses to live, but back in school he finds himself craving blood. When his desire becomes unbearable, and realizes he has climbed onto a female classmate and is trying to bite her neck. He stops himself, but she hugs him close. She asks, 'Did you really want me that much?'

(W) Kennoji (A) Fuh Araki, Kwkm A guild member aiming to be 'normal'...is going on a company trip surrounded by female colleagues!? After completing Lord Bardel's request and helping to snap his new vampire acquaintance out of a hypnotic trance, Roland thinks he can return to a normal everyday life... But soon afterward, an explosive incident forces the guild to temporarily close its doors, so what better time to go on a group vacation?

(W/A/CA) Lilli Carre A stunningly designed and packaged collection of some of the most poetic and confident short fiction being produced in comics today, touching on ideas of flip sides, choices, and extreme ambivalence.

(W/A) Tsuyoshi Takaki General Wodan has been waiting centuries for the one thing he needs to make his dreams of the ultimate command a reality-a human biosignature. And now that Roue has fallen into his lap, he's able to rewrite the base program of every gear in Valhalla and force them to fight according to his will. The general has declared war, and Chrome must emerge victorious if he wants to have any hope of saving Roue before it's too late!

(W/A) Tsuyoshi Takaki Roue continues her journey to Heaven Land under the protection of Chrome and Rock, but her very existence has put Heaven Land in a difficult position. Unable to reach an agreement, they dispatch two teams to intercept the girl-the Donkeys, who they've assigned to welcome her, and the Elephants, who have been ordered to eliminate them all. Now the race is on to find out which group will decide Roue's fate!

(W) Hebi-Zou, Tsuta Suzuki (A) Tarako God created the heavens and the Earth- but, little-known fact, he outsourced the animals to the office of Heaven's Design Team! This hilarious and educational manga features weird real-life animals and puts even some humdrum critters in a strange new light. On the seventh day, God rested. But it turns out He started getting tired long before?In fact, when it came time to design the animals, God contracted the whole thing out to an agency?Heaven's Design Team! They love their work-the giraffe, the koala, the ping-pong tree sponge(?!)-but their divine client's demands are often vague, and the results are sometimes wild in more ways than one. Then there's prototyping and testing to worry about, not to mention Ms. Pluto's penchant for grotesque and Mr. Saturn, who just wants to make everything look like a horse?But in the end, all creatures great and small get their due!

(W) Hamuo (A) Mo A new adventure awaits Allen as he enters the service of a noble! After climbing up the social ladder from serf to manservant, Allen now finds himself dragged around by the whims of the willful young lady of the house, Cecil Granvelle. Despite this, he is free to leave the city-and immerse himself in hunting monsters! As Allen meticulously grinds on goblins and orcs, both he and his Summons grow stronger by the day. At the same time, he begins to earn the trust of the members of House Granvelle with his diligent work ethic. Just as everything seems to be going well, however, the viscount overseeing the next fiefdom over seems to be up to something. As danger creeps toward Cecil, Allen declares, 'I promised to protect you, Lady Cecil. And I keep my promises.' Going all out with his skills and Summons, Allen must resist evil and impending doom!

(W) Mike Mignola (A) Richard Corben & Various (CA) Mike Mignola In 1994 Mike Mignola released the first Hellboy series, Seed of Destruction, as Hellboy faced his supposed destiny as Beast of the Apocalypse. Before that, he'd spent fifty years fighting monsters as a somewhat carefree member of the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense. The Complete Short Stories volumes 1 & 2 present those early adventures. 'The Crooked Man' and 'Double Feature of Evil,' both of which earned Mignola and his legendary collaborator Richard Corben Eisner Awards, are collected with the complete 'Hellboy in Mexico' saga, featuring collaborations with Corben, Mick McMahon, Gabriel Ba, and Fabio Moon, as well as one of Mignola's early masterpiece, 'The Corpse.' This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1947 to 1961.

(W) Mike Mignola, Joshua Dysart (A) Richard Corben & Various (CA) Mike Mignola Collecting all of Mignola's award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience. Unaware of his role as Beast of the Apocalypse, Hellboy has his first brushes with the royalty of Hell and the otherworldly Ogdru Hem, while shooting out the Baba Yaga's eye and getting a glimpse of his possible fate in the epic African adventure 'Makoma.' This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1961 to 1993, leading up to Seed of Destruction. It includes stories from the Hellboy collections The Troll Witch, The Chained Coffin, The Bride of Hell, The Right Hand of Doom, and The Crooked Man, including 'Heads,' 'Buster Oakley Gets His Wish,' and 'A Christmas Underground.'

(W) Garth Ennis, James Tynion Iv (A) Becky Cloonan Descend deeper into the darkness… but watch out! It's even more of the most frightening stories by today's top horror storytellers! The hot sun beats down on the desert, but when night falls, what lies waiting in the dust for an unsuspecting cowpoke? In a cabin after the end of the world, is the promise of company a comfort or a curse? When Something is Killing the Children, Erica Slaughter must piece together the events of many a story to tell what is real.From the past to the future to the uncomfortably now, Hello Darkness taps into our fears both primal and present! Featuring stories by Garth Ennis and Becky Cloonan; the Eisner Award-winning team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera; Sarah Andersen, R.L. Stine and Francesco Francavilla; and many more! Collects Hello Darkness #5-8. RATED T+

(W) Shiroichi Amaui (A) Konekoneko Chrono Alcon, a young demon, traveled from his sleepy village to study at a prestigious magic school connected to the Demon King's Castle itself. In this world, 'demons' take many shapes: wolfmen, hellhounds, vampires, even dragons! Chrono himself is a 'jinn,' but he looks like an unassuming young boy, and his classmates dismiss him as a pushover... until his groundbreaking performance in his first test attracts the attention of not only his (gorgeous) classmates, but the Demon King herself!

(W) Light Tuchihi (A/CA) Saori Toyota The continuing misadventures of Seiya, the absurdly overcautious hero who tried to buy a thousand bottles of holy water as soon as he knew he'd be fighting undead, and Rista, a goddesswho's always waving her 'literally holier than thou' attitude in his face!

(W) Light Tuchihi (A/CA) Saori Toyota After pushing himself well past his limits, Seiya emerged victorious from his Battle with the Beast Emperor, Grandleon! But his struggles in the revamped world of Ixphoria have only just begun? Next on the chopping block is the Machine Emperor, Oxerio. Fortunately, Seiya's got a secret weapon! ?Sort of.