(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.

(W/A) Saka Mikami This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in Japan, coming to print from a successful digital-first release! Despite the hostile rivalry between their schools, after spending time together, Rintaro and Kaoruko have begun to feel comfortable around each other. However, even with their growing bond, the barriers between the two schools are so high that Rintaro finds himself at a loss with his friends. The secret of his relationship is putting up walls between them. And so, Rintaro calls Kaoruko and her friend Subaru to a meeting, hoping to find a solution...

(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?

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!

(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) Miku (A) Kazoumi Minatogawa, Rein Kuwashima While exploring the Weald, Yuuya Tenjou happens upon a mysterious cave. Inside, he finds a document penned by a legendary sage that he uses to inherit their mana pathways, gaining exceptional skills and all-powerful magic. Now there's nothing that can stop Yuuya-not even the laws of nature!

(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) Robert Venditti (A) Billy Tan & Various (CA) Billy Tan In this first collection from the new GREEN LANTERN team of writer Robert Venditti and artist Billy Tan from issues #21-26, GREEN LANTERN #23.1: RELIC, and GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #2, Hal Jordan becomes the leader of the most feared and hated group in the universe: The Green Lantern Corps! And while Hal struggles with his new role as leader of the Green Lantern Corps, he must solve the mystery of why the universe is atrophying!

(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) Arnold Drake, Various (A) Gene Colan, Various (CA) Al Milgrom A classic collection of rare stories featuring the original Guardians of the Galaxy! Welcome to the 31st century! A thousand years from now, Vance Astro, Yondu, Martinex and Charlie-27 - the original Guardians of the Galaxy - rise to retake the Solar System from reptilian raiders! But they need a little help from the greatest heroes of the present day?and soon Captain America, Doctor Strange, the Thing, the Hulk and more will join the Guardians in the future's greatest war! Then, as the Guardians help society rebuild, threats arise from two worlds: one of them living, the other gone mad! The Guardians meet the flame-haired Nikki and the mysterious, all-knowing Starhawk, and the team will face a baptism of fire! Plus: Thor lends a hand against the all-powerful man-machine called Korvac! COLLECTING: Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) 18, Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 4-5, Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 5, Defenders (1972) 26-29, Marvel Presents (1975) 3-12, Thor Annual (1966) 6 Rated T

(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.

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!

An utterly defeated Cassie must overcome the death of her father if she's gong to escape a run-in with the police, a host of vengeance-seeking enemies, and a whole bunch of new slashers! Will Vlad be enough back up, or will the slasher-hunting duo need to turn to some unlikely allies? Collects HACK/SLASH #18-34, plus the ENTRY WOUND one-shot.

(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) Satoshi Oshio (A/CA) Hugin Miyama In the distant future, Asumi-a girl who has no clue to her memories but a drawing of a green-haired, ponytailed person-finds her only friend in Asimov, a battered old delivery robot. The strange companions travel the stars together in search of the mysterious 'Miku,' only to learn the legendary idol has taken different forms on many different worlds! o From the creators of the manga series Overlord.

(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) 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/A/CA) Mike Mignola The Hellboy saga concludes, with the most ambitious chapter, Hellboy in Hell, collected in its entirety-all written and drawn by Mike Mignola. Hellboy is cast into Hell, where familiar faces reveal secrets of his origins, and previously unknown family members come forward. Hellboy forever alters the face of Hell, giving new significance to his role of Beast of the Apocalypse. While featuring big answers and one of the most momentous choices Hellboy's ever made, Hellboy in Hell also offers a return to the simplest and best Hellboy stories, as Hellboy roams a unique world only Mignola could present, filled with strange and magical encounters rich with the power of folklore and myth. The Hellboy Omnibus series collects Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience.

(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/A/CA) Kristen Gudsnuk Mary Posa hates her job. She works long hours for little pay, no insurance, and worst of all, no respect. Her coworkers are jerks and her boss doesn't appreciate her. He's also a supervillain. Cursed with a conscience, Mary would give anything to be something other than a Henchgirl. This second edition printing offers the humor and henching you love, along with an extra, new Henchgirl story!

(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.

(W) Rei Ayatsuki (A) Rityu, Gekidan Inu Curry Heroes bristle with the power that can protect and save everyone, and these young men and women battle monsters in their dreams, doing their glorious Goddess's bidding. …Never realizing that the monsters they fight are actually humans. Infested by the mysterious being known simply as the Goddess and transformed into unthinking creatures of havoc and slaughter, these heroes of destruction wage an endless war of blind justice. Only Charon, an elite unit led by a young man known as Azuma, stand a chance against these terrifying enemies. So what might happen when a young scientist named Kaguya who joins their ranks wants to save the heroes rather than defeat them...?