(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/A/CA) Tove Jansson After being told that only 'rebel fathers' can be admitted to Moominpappa's new club, the Knights of the Catapult, Moominmamma defiantly decides to join a club of her own. Unfortunately for her, she accidentally joins a club of gangsters who revel in dubious and illegal activities. Comic misunderstandings, tested allegiances, and frivolous scandals make for an exciting adventure with the whole Moominvalley gang in another classic Tove Jansson tale.

(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/A/CA) Konami Kanata Vertical's most popular comic of all time, Chi's Sweet Home, is now available in a larger format with brand new content! Hot on the heels of a new DVD release and the summer 2015 conclusion of its thirteen-year serialization, Chi's Sweet Home gets a new deluxe release for new readers to dive into. The Complete Chi's Sweet Home collects three volumes of this full-color all-ages adventure of Japan's favorite kitten heroine - Chi! This new edition also features a brand new comic from Konami Kanata's latest series in Japan - FukuFuku: Kitty Tales! This new release will feature new craft extras and a new story from the author.

(W) Wendy Pini, Richard Pini (A) Wendy Pini In time to come, the World of Two Moons will be known as Abode. Humans who live in this future ElfQuest era know for a fact that the elves did exist, that they were truly flesh-and-blood beings, not mere legends. There is even proof. But they are no longer anywhere to be found? so where did the elves disappear to? And more important, why? Join the mysterious, shapeshifting Jink and the rambunctious Rebels as they seek the answers - both on the world that was once home to the Wolfriders, and beyond in the reaches of interplanetary space.

(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) Michael Fleisher, Larry Yakata (A/CA) John Buscema THIS EPIC OMNIBUS INCLUDES OVER 625 PAGES FEATURING DIGITALLY REMASTERED ARTWORK AND A BONUS SECTION OF RARELY SEEN ARTWORK. In an Omnibus extravaganza that covers the entire run of writer Michael Fleisher’s two years on Conan the Barbarian, artist John Buscema turns in page after page of iconic artwork featuring Conan opposite some of his most mysterious foes: The scheming Jergal Zadh, the magic-wielding Alhambra, the conniving Baron Vjerzak and Conan’s old comrade Fafnir! Includes two mighty Annuals and a classic issue of What If? that asks the question: What if Conan was stranded in the 20th century? This volume Reprints: CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #150-171, CONAN THE BARBARIAN ANNUAL (1973) #8-9, WHAT IF? (1977) #43.

(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) 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) Ed Brubaker (A/CA) Sean Phillips CRIMINAL, VOL. 3: THE DEAD AND THE DYING - It's the ultimate '70s noir from the noir masters! A beautiful but damaged woman returns home with nothing but vengeance on her mind, and two best friends, one the son of the city's crime kingpin, are caught in the crossfire. BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS get experimental, with three interlinking viewpoints that tell a tragic tale.

(W) Ed Brubaker (A/CA) Sean Phillips Celebrating the Prime Video series adaptation, the eighth volume of BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS' groundbreaking crime series returns to print with a stunning new cover painting and design. Teenage Ellie has always romanticized drug addicts, those tragic artistic souls drawn to needles and pills, ever since the death of her junkie mother ten years ago. But when Ellie lands in an upscale rehab clinic where nothing is as it appears to be, she'll find another—more dangerous—romance, and discover how easily drugs and murder go hand-in-hand. An Eisner-winner for Best Graphic Novel 2019—MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES is a seductive coming-of-age story, a pop and drug culture-fueled tale of a young girl seeking darkness...and what she finds there.

(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 (A/CA) Roberto Ricci It hurts. Night City hurts. The suffering runs deep and the deeper one falls, the longer the self-prescribed dreams play. Fortune, hope, love- all made possible by DMS technology. But not everyone desires a happy ending. A braindance repairman soon discovers the answer to pain . . . comes in a blackout. Collects the four-issue miniseries.

(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Miguel Valderrama Nadia, an Assistant EMT for a privately owned business known as Trauma Team International, is the sole survivor of a failed rescue mission turned shootout. After she agrees to continue work for an upcoming extraction mission, Nadia discovers that her new extraction subject is Apex-the man who's responsible for Nadia's former team members' deaths. A hundred floors high in a skyscraper filled with members of Apex's rival gang, Nadia and her team must complete the extraction.

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) 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) 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) 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

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

(W) Cody Weiss, Bobbi J. G. Weiss (A) John Blair Moore & Various Here's where the fun begins: A new series featuring awesome 1980s and 1990s comics based on the classic Disney Afternoon TV cartoons! From the pages of Disney Adventures and its Gen-X sister magazines come much-requested feature-length thrillers such as 'Just Us Justice Ducks' and 'The Legend of the Chaos God' plus more!

(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.

Graphic NYC Presents: Dean Haspiel-The Early Years gives the low-down on the revolutionary indie artist, from his salad days working for Howard Chaykin on American Flagg! to his digital days spearheading the ACT-I-VATE Web collective. The creators of nycgraphicnovelists.com, Christopher Irving and Seth Kushner, bring you Dino's early Billy Dogma and semi-autobio comics presented against the framework of Irving's essays and Kushner and Ryan Roman's photography. Along with a color section, this trade also features a never-before seen Billy Dogma story and artwork, all selected by Dean himself. Enjoy 192 pages of Dino's aggro-moxie in this sexy, black-and-white trade with a 16-page color section, the first of a new series by Graphic NYC!

(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!

(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!